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  • 1/20 Questions

    Choose the sentence that is written without any comma error.

    • Katniss is fickle yet Peeta still loves her.
    • Katniss is fickle, yet Peeta still loves her.
    • Neither of these.
    • Both of these
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Are you ready for an amazing comma rules test quiz? There are some mistakes made by students when it comes to using commas. Did you know that if the subject does not appear in front of the second verb, a comma is generally unnecessary? What more do you know about the use of commas? Use this quiz and get to test out how much you know about commas by choosing a sentence where commas are used correctly.

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  • 2. 

    Choose the sentence that is written without any comma error.

    • The Capitol was colorful bright and intimidating to outsiders.

    • The Capitol was colorful, bright and intimidating to outsiders.

    • Both of these.

    • Both of these

    Correct Answer
    A. The Capitol was colorful, bright and intimidating to outsiders.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "The Capitol was colorful, bright and intimidating to outsiders." This sentence is written without any comma error because it correctly uses commas to separate the adjectives "colorful" and "bright" in a series.

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  • 3. 

    Choose the sentence that is written without any comma error.

    • The Gamemakers, followers of the Capitol, control the arena.

    • The, Gamemakers, followers of the Capitol, control the arena.

    • Neither of these.

    • Both of these

    Correct Answer
    A. The Gamemakers, followers of the Capitol, control the arena.
    Explanation
    The sentence "The Gamemakers, followers of the Capitol, control the arena." is written without any comma error. The commas are correctly used to set off the appositive phrase "followers of the Capitol" which provides additional information about the Gamemakers.

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  • 4. 

    Choose the sentence that is written without any comma error.

    • The Capitol I believe is cruel and unjust.

    • The time is not right don't you agree?

    • Both A & B

    • The Capitol, I believe, is cruel and unjust.

    Correct Answer
    A. The Capitol, I believe, is cruel and unjust.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "The Capitol, I believe, is cruel and unjust." This sentence is written without any comma error. The commas are correctly used to set off the phrase "I believe" as a nonessential clause, providing additional information about the speaker's belief.

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  • 5. 

    Choose the sentence that is written without any comma error.

    • In the arena anything can happen.

    • In the arena, anything can happen.

    • Neither of these.

    • Both of these

    Correct Answer
    A. In the arena, anything can happen.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "In the arena, anything can happen." This sentence is written without any comma error because it correctly uses a comma to separate the prepositional phrase "In the arena" from the main clause "anything can happen." The comma is necessary to indicate a pause and to clarify the relationship between the two parts of the sentence.

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  • 6. 

    Rule 1: Use a comma when you have a _____ and two independent clauses.

    • Period

    • Preposition

    • Conjunction

    • Interjection

    Correct Answer
    A. Conjunction
    Explanation
    A conjunction is used to connect two independent clauses, which are complete sentences on their own. Therefore, when there is a conjunction present, a comma should be used to separate the two independent clauses.

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  • 7. 

    Choose the sentence that is written without any comma error.

    • In the, games, it is kill or be killed.

    • In,the games, it is kill or be, killed.

    • Neither of these

    • Both of these

    Correct Answer
    A. Neither of these
  • 8. 

    Choose the sentence that is written without any comma error.

    • The Tributes, all of them, are waiting anxiously.

    • All, of, them are waiting anxiously.

    • Neither of these

    • Both of these

    Correct Answer
    A. The Tributes, all of them, are waiting anxiously.
    Explanation
    The sentence "The Tributes, all of them, are waiting anxiously." is written without any comma error. The commas are correctly used to set off the phrase "all of them" as additional information about the subject "The Tributes".

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  • 9. 

    Rule 2: Use a comma when you have two or more_____________.

    • Lists

    • Words

    • Nouns

    • Adjectives

    Correct Answer
    A. Adjectives
    Explanation
    This rule states that a comma should be used when there are two or more adjectives in a sentence. The comma helps to separate the adjectives and make the sentence clearer and easier to understand.

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  • 10. 

    Rule 8: Use a comma when you have __________.

    • Quotations

    • Quotes

    • Dialogue

    • All of these

    Correct Answer
    A. All of these
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "All of these" because when using quotations, quotes, or dialogue in writing, it is necessary to use a comma to separate the quoted material from the rest of the sentence. This is a common rule in punctuation to ensure clarity and proper grammar in written communication.

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  • 11. 

    Choose the sentence that is written without any comma error.

    • Foxface nimbly made her way through the camp, and she lasted awhile.

    • Foxface numbly made her way through the camp and she lasted awhile.

    • Neither of these

    • Both of these

    Correct Answer
    A. Foxface nimbly made her way through the camp, and she lasted awhile.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Foxface nimbly made her way through the camp, and she lasted awhile." This sentence is written without any comma error. The comma is correctly used to separate the two independent clauses, indicating a pause and a clear separation of ideas.

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  • 12. 

    Choose the sentence that is written without any comma error.

    • The Capitol will want vengeance after Katniss' fatal, impulsive stunt with the berries.

    • The Capitol will want vengeance after, Katniss', fatal, impulsive stunt, with the berries.

    • Neither of these.

    • Both of these

    Correct Answer
    A. The Capitol will want vengeance after Katniss' fatal, impulsive stunt with the berries.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "The Capitol will want vengeance after Katniss' fatal, impulsive stunt with the berries." This sentence is written without any comma error as it correctly places the commas to separate the descriptive phrases "fatal" and "impulsive" from the main sentence.

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  • 13. 

    Use a comma when you have ____________.

    • Closers

    • Interrupters

    • Enders

    • None

    Correct Answer
    A. Interrupters
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "interrupters" because interrupters are used to add additional information or to provide a break in the sentence. A comma is used before and after an interrupter to separate it from the rest of the sentence. Therefore, when you have interrupters in a sentence, you should use a comma.

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  • 14. 

    Rule 4: Use a comma when you have a ________  or city/state.

    • Place

    • Time

    • Date

    • None

    Correct Answer
    A. Date
    Explanation
    The rule states that a comma should be used when you have a place or city/state. Since the answer is "date", it indicates that a comma should not be used for dates.

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  • 15. 

    Rule 5: Use a comma when you have introductory words, prepositional phrases and _________.

    • Exclamations

    • Interjections

    • Prepositions

    • None

    Correct Answer
    A. Interjections
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "interjections" because interjections are words or phrases used to express strong emotions or sudden reactions. In this rule, a comma is used after introductory words, prepositional phrases, and interjections to separate them from the main sentence.

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  • 16. 

    Rule 3: Use a comma when you have a list of ____________ or more.

    • 4

    • 2

    • 5

    • 3

    Correct Answer
    A. 3
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 3 because according to the rule, a comma should be used when there is a list of three or more items. In this case, there are four items listed (4, 2, 3, 5), so a comma should be used.

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  • 17. 

    Comma Rule 6: Use a comma when you have  nouns of ____________.

    • State

    • Country

    • Address

    • None

    Correct Answer
    A. Address
    Explanation
    Comma Rule 6 states that a comma should be used when you have a list of nouns. In this case, the correct answer is "address" because it is a noun that can be part of a list.

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  • 18. 

    Use a comma when you have____________.

    • Infinitives

    • Appositives

    • Apostrophes

    • Hyphens

    Correct Answer
    A. Appositives
    Explanation
    An appositive is a noun or noun phrase that renames or explains another noun or noun phrase in a sentence. When using appositives, it is common to separate them from the rest of the sentence with commas. Therefore, the correct answer is "appositives" because using a comma is necessary when you have appositives in a sentence.

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  • 19. 

    Rule 7: Use a comma when you have a greeting or ___________ of a letter.

    • Salutation

    • Ending

    • Both A & B

    • Closing

    Correct Answer
    A. Closing
    Explanation
    The rule states that a comma should be used when you have a greeting or closing of a letter. In this case, the correct answer is "closing" because it refers to the closing part of a letter, which is typically followed by a comma. The word "salutation" refers to the greeting at the beginning of a letter, and "ending" is not the appropriate term in this context. Therefore, the correct answer is "closing."

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  • 20. 

    Which of the following sentences uses commas correctly?

    • I went to the store, and bought some milk.

    • I went to the store and, bought some milk. 

    • I went, to the store and bought some milk. 

    • I went to the store and bought, some milk.

    Correct Answer
    A. I went to the store, and bought some milk.
    Explanation
    In this sentence, the comma is used correctly to separate the two independent clauses joined by the coordinating conjunction "and." The other sentences use commas incorrectly, either separating the verb from its object or creating unnecessary pauses.

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