Comma Rules Quiz - Lemon
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Which of the following sentences uses correct comma placement?
- A.
Carlos drove to the market, to purchase tomatoes, lettuce milk and bread.
- B.
Carlos drove to the market to purchase tomatoes, lettuce, milk, and bread.
- C.
Carlos drove to the market to purchase tomatoes lettuce, milk, and bread.
- D.
Carlos drove to the market to purchase tomatoes, lettuce, bread, and, milk.
Correct Answer
B. Carlos drove to the market to purchase tomatoes, lettuce, milk, and bread.Explanation
The correct answer is "Carlos drove to the market to purchase tomatoes, lettuce, milk, and bread." This sentence uses correct comma placement by separating each item in the list with a comma and placing the final comma before the conjunction "and."Rate this question:
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- 2.
Which comma rule is displayed in the following example?Even if you happen to pass the exam, you will still have to study hard to pass the class.
- A.
Use a comma when listing 3 or more items
- B.
Use a comma to enclose extra information about a subject
- C.
Use a comma to separate a dependent and independent clause
- D.
Use a comma after directly addressing someone
Correct Answer
C. Use a comma to separate a dependent and independent clauseExplanation
The correct answer is "Use a comma to separate a dependent and independent clause." This is because the sentence contains two clauses: "Even if you happen to pass the exam" and "you will still have to study hard to pass the class." The comma is used to separate these two clauses, as they could stand alone as separate sentences.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Which of the following is an example for the comma rule that requires a comma after directly addressing someone?
- A.
Now, go shut the front door.
- B.
Seriously, Jessica, why are you always in trouble?
- C.
After driving around for hours, Blake and Justin finally stopped to ask for directions.
- D.
Martha, indeed, hated homework.
Correct Answer
B. Seriously, Jessica, why are you always in trouble?Explanation
The correct answer is "Seriously, Jessica, why are you always in trouble?" This is an example of the comma rule that requires a comma after directly addressing someone. The sentence directly addresses Jessica by using her name, and a comma is placed after "Seriously" and after "Jessica" to indicate the direct address.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Which of the following examples uses correct comma placement for coordinating adjectives?
- A.
He realized, nevertheless that Martha would not let him keep a dog.
- B.
The instructor gave a difficult unfair final examination.
- C.
His long, clean, hair hung down to his worn jacket.
- D.
A tall, dark, and handsome man walked into the room.
Correct Answer
D. A tall, dark, and handsome man walked into the room.Explanation
In the given example, "A tall, dark, and handsome man walked into the room," correct comma placement is used for coordinating adjectives. The adjectives "tall," "dark," and "handsome" are coordinating adjectives because they all independently modify the noun "man." The commas are correctly placed between each adjective to separate them.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Which of the following uses correct comma placement for a city and state or a city and country?
- A.
We traveled 14 hours to Little, Rock Arkansas.
- B.
We traveled 14 hours to Little Rock, Arkansas.
- C.
We traveled 14 hours, to Little Rock Arkansas.
- D.
We traveled 14 hours to, Little Rock, Arkansas.
Correct Answer
B. We traveled 14 hours to Little Rock, Arkansas.Explanation
The correct answer is "We traveled 14 hours to Little Rock, Arkansas." This is the correct comma placement for a city and state. The comma is placed after the city name and before the state name to separate the two elements of the location.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Which of the following shows correct comma placement when using quotations?
- A.
"Never again," said Mark "I don't want you in my life."
- B.
"I don't need your help," said Mark, "I can handle this situation on my own."
- C.
"I can do it" , said Mark, "I don't need you,."
- D.
"You need help" said Mark, "Please let me help you."
Correct Answer
B. "I don't need your help," said Mark, "I can handle this situation on my own."Explanation
The correct answer is "I don't need your help," said Mark, "I can handle this situation on my own." This answer shows correct comma placement when using quotations because it correctly uses a comma to separate the dialogue tag ("said Mark") from the quoted speech. Additionally, it uses quotation marks to enclose the spoken words.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Which comma rule applies to the following example?Daniel, my older brother, joined the military right after high school.
- A.
Use commas after an introductory clause
- B.
Use commas to enclose extra information about a subject
- C.
Use commas to list items
- D.
Use commas with coordinating adjectives
Correct Answer
B. Use commas to enclose extra information about a subjectExplanation
The given example "Daniel, my older brother, joined the military right after high school" includes extra information about the subject, which is "my older brother". This extra information is enclosed by commas, indicating that the comma rule being applied is to use commas to enclose extra information about a subject.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Where is the comma needed in the following example?If it rains tomorrow my dreams of exploring the new zoo will be shattered.
- A.
After zoo
- B.
Before zoo
- C.
After tomorrow
- D.
Before tomorrow
Correct Answer
C. After tomorrowExplanation
In the given sentence, the comma is needed after "tomorrow". This is because the sentence is a conditional statement, where the first part "If it rains tomorrow" is the condition and the second part "my dreams of exploring the new zoo will be shattered" is the result. In such sentences, a comma is used to separate the condition from the result. Therefore, the correct placement of the comma is after "tomorrow".Rate this question:
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- 9.
Where are commas needed in the following example?As you correctly pointed out a mistake was made on the flashy expensive sign.
- A.
After mistake/after flashy
- B.
After mistake/after expensive
- C.
After out/after expensive
- D.
After out/after flashy
Correct Answer
D. After out/after flashyExplanation
In the given sentence, commas are needed after "out" and after "flashy". The phrase "as you correctly pointed out" is a parenthetical expression that provides additional information. Therefore, it should be set off with commas. Similarly, the phrase "expensive sign" is a compound adjective modifying the noun "sign". To separate the two adjectives, a comma should be placed after "flashy".Rate this question:
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- 10.
Which example DOES NOT use commas correctly to enclose a phrase that interrupts the flow of the sentence?
- A.
Mike's health would be much improved, in fact, if he listened to the doctor.
- B.
Maria didn't, listen unfortunately, when the professor was giving exam directions.
- C.
Dr. Rodriguez, Jane thought, would be the best doctor to perform the difficult surgery.
- D.
Adele's new song, in my opinion, is one of her best creations.
Correct Answer
B. Maria didn't, listen unfortunately, when the professor was giving exam directions.Explanation
The correct answer is "Maria didn't, listen unfortunately, when the professor was giving exam directions." This example does not use commas correctly to enclose the phrase "unfortunately" that interrupts the flow of the sentence. The correct placement of commas should be "Maria didn't listen, unfortunately, when the professor was giving exam directions."Rate this question:
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- 11.
A ________ clause cannot stand alone because it is not a complete thought.
Correct Answer
dependent, DependentExplanation
A dependent clause cannot stand alone because it is not a complete thought. A dependent clause relies on an independent clause to form a complete sentence. It does not express a complete idea and usually functions as a subordinate part of a sentence. In contrast, an independent clause can stand alone as a complete sentence because it expresses a complete thought and does not rely on any other clause.Rate this question:
- 12.
________ is the word used to help remember all the different conjunctions.
Correct Answer
FANBOYS, fanboysExplanation
The word "FANBOYS" is used to help remember all the different conjunctions. The repetition of "fanboys" emphasizes the acronym, making it easier to remember the conjunctions: For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So.Rate this question:
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You must use a comma when the dependent clause is after the independent clause in a sentence.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The statement is false because a comma is not necessary when the dependent clause is after the independent clause in a sentence. In fact, when the dependent clause comes after the independent clause, a comma is usually not used. This is because the dependent clause is considered essential to the meaning of the sentence and does not require a comma to separate it from the independent clause.Rate this question:
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- 14.
A comma represents a "pause" while reading.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
A comma is used to indicate a pause in a sentence while reading. This pause allows the reader to separate different parts of a sentence or to add emphasis to certain words or phrases. By using commas, the reader can better understand the intended meaning and flow of the text.Rate this question:
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- 15.
Check the boxes for the sentences that show the correct comma placement for when a conjunction combines 2 independent sentences. There may be more than one correct answer.
- A.
Martin Luther King Jr. believed in equal rights for all, so he spent his life fighting for the cause.
- B.
Dwayne Johnson, also known as The Rock, has acted in multiple movies, and loves his plethora of fans.
- C.
The Bermuda Triangle has been considered cursed, for ages.
- D.
Donkeys are Joe's favorite animal, yet he has never seen one in person.
Correct Answer(s)
A. Martin Luther King Jr. believed in equal rights for all, so he spent his life fighting for the cause.
D. Donkeys are Joe's favorite animal, yet he has never seen one in person.Explanation
The correct answer is Martin Luther King Jr. believed in equal rights for all, so he spent his life fighting for the cause. and Donkeys are Joe's favorite animal, yet he has never seen one in person. Both of these sentences show the correct comma placement for when a conjunction combines 2 independent sentences.Rate this question:
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