Commas With Cities, States, And Dates

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You use a comma in between month and year.
- True
- False

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This quiz focuses on the correct use of commas with cities, states, and dates. It assesses understanding through multiple-choice questions and a practical exercise, enhancing punctuation skills critical for clear written communication.

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Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
- I lived in Orem, Utah before I moved here.
- I lived in Orem Utah before I moved here.
- I lived in Orem, Utah, before I moved here.
Correct Answer

A. I lived in Orem, Utah, before I moved here.

Explanation

The comma goes before and after the state.

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3.

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?
- I started school August 2000.
- I started school August, 2000.
Correct Answer

A. I started school August 2000.

Explanation

There is no comma between month and year.

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4.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
- I went to Yosemite June 21, 2011, with my family.
- I went to Yosemite June 21, 2011 with my family.
- I went to Yosemite June 21 2011 with my family.
Correct Answer

A. I went to Yosemite June 21, 2011, with my family.

Explanation

A comma goes on both sides of the year.

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5.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
- School started Wednesday, August 10 this year.
- School started Wednesday, August 10, this year.
- School started Wednesday August 10 this year.
Correct Answer

A. School started Wednesday, August 10, this year.

Explanation

The comma goes on both sides of the date.

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- NOTE: This question will not be graded, but you can check your answers with the explanation given afterwards.
- DIRECTIONS: The passage below is missing commas. Copy and paste the passage, and then put the commas where needed.
- PASSAGE: On Wednesday December 2nd I went home to see my family in Orem Utah. It was a lot of fun! That month December 2010 was one of the best I have had. While sledding, I hurt my knee on December 3rd 2010 quite badly, and I had to go to the hospital, but it was still a fun experience.

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Commas With Cities, States, And Dates

You use a comma in between month and year.

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