Comma Usage And Rules Quiz: Test!
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Comma usage and rules quiz: test! Commas have different uses which include and are not limited to separating quotes, show unnecessary information or show pauses in a sentence. Would you be able to identify a sentence where a comma has been used correctly? To test how well you know the different uses and rules involving commas we have prepared a set of questions for you in this quiz. Check it out!
- 1.
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
- A.
Ryan Lochte, a famous Olympic swimmer, starred in a reality show.
- B.
Ryan Lochte a famous, Olympic swimmer, starred in a reality show.
Correct Answer
A. Ryan Lochte, a famous Olympic swimmer, starred in a reality show.Explanation
"A famous Olympic swimmer" is an appositive (a renaming of a previous noun), so it needs commas to set it off. You do not need to include a comma between the coordinate adjectives "famous" and "Olympic." Remember the two tests to decide whether you need a comma between coordinate adjectives (multiple adjectives in a row describing the same noun): 1) read the sentence, switching the order of the adjectives; and 2) read the sentence with the word "and" in-between them. If the sentence makes sense, then DO USE a comma. If the sentence doesn't make sense, DO NOT use a comma.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
- A.
Your new boots are nice but mine are made with Italian leather.
- B.
Your new boots are nice, but mine are made with Italian leather.
Correct Answer
B. Your new boots are nice, but mine are made with Italian leather.Explanation
Use a comma before a coordinating conjunction (FANBOY) to connect two independent clauses. Even though both clauses are short, a comma is needed to clarify the confusion.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
- A.
For lunch, I packed a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, chips, and an apple.
- B.
For lunch I packed a peanut butter, and jelly sandwich, chips, and an apple.
Correct Answer
A. For lunch, I packed a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, chips, and an apple.Explanation
You need to have a comma after "lunch" to set off the introductory prepositional phrase, and commas are needed to separate items in the list. No comma is needed between "peanut butter" and "and jelly" because it is considered one item.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
- A.
Please move your bicycle, Danny.
- B.
Please move your bicycle Danny.
Correct Answer
A. Please move your bicycle, Danny.Explanation
Insert a comma after "bicycle" to set off "Danny," which is a noun of direct address.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
- A.
For the trip I packed my fuzzy green slippers, pajamas, and a toothbrush.
- B.
For the trip, I packed my fuzzy, green slippers, pajamas, and a toothbrush.
- C.
For the trip, I packed my fuzzy green slippers, pajamas, and a toothbrush.
Correct Answer
C. For the trip, I packed my fuzzy green slippers, pajamas, and a toothbrush.Explanation
A comma is needed after the introductory prepositional phrase "for the trip." Do not use a comma with coordinating adjectives (two adjectives describing one noun) when one of the adjectives is a color. Use commas to separate the items in a list.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
- A.
Defense, not offense wins championships.
- B.
Defense, not offense, wins championships.
Correct Answer
B. Defense, not offense, wins championships.Explanation
Don't forget to add the second comma to set off the appositive (non-essential renaming of a noun).Rate this question:
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- 7.
Mary has two dogs. With that being the case, which sentence is punctuated correctly?
- A.
Mary's dog Cody has fleas.
- B.
Mary's dog, Cody, has fleas.
Correct Answer
A. Mary's dog Cody has fleas.Explanation
Since there is more than one dog, "Cody" is essential and not simply an unnecessary renaming of a noun. Non-essential information goes in commas, essential information does not.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
- A.
Tanya fortunately for her, was accepted to her top-choice college.
- B.
Tanya, fortunately for her, was accepted to her top-choice college.
- C.
Tanya, fortunately for her was accepted to her top-choice college.
Correct Answer
B. Tanya, fortunately for her, was accepted to her top-choice college.Explanation
"Fortunately for her" is an interrupting expression. If you're not sure whether a phrase is an interrupting expression, try taking it out of the sentence. Is the sentence still a still without it? If so, use two commas to set off the phrase.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
- A.
Smiling Chuck waved at his neighbor.
- B.
Smiling, Chuck waved at his neighbor.
- C.
Smiling, Chuck waved, at his neighbor.
Correct Answer
B. Smiling, Chuck waved at his neighbor.Explanation
"Smiling" is a participle (a verb ending in -ing that acts as an adjective, describing a noun). Set off participles and participial phrases at the beginning of the sentence with a comma.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
- A.
Wally cleaned his smelly messy room, yet he still wasn't allowed to go to the dance.
- B.
Wally cleaned his smelly messy room yet he still wasn't allowed to go to the dance.
- C.
Wally cleaned his smelly, messy room, yet he still wasn't allowed to go to the dance.
Correct Answer
C. Wally cleaned his smelly, messy room, yet he still wasn't allowed to go to the dance.Explanation
"Yet" is a FANBOY (coordinating conjunction), and each clause is independent so you need a comma after "room." "Smelly" and "messy" are coordinate adjectives (more than one adjective is used to describe a noun). When you come across two adjectives describing the same noun, run through the two tests to see if you need a comma: switch the order of the adjectives, and read it with an "and" in-between them. if the sentence still makes sense, then DO USE a comma. If it doesn't make sense, then you don't need a comma between them.Rate this question:
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- 11.
Which of the sentences is punctuated correctly?
- A.
Nelson Mandela, the former President of South Africa, passed away on December 5, 2013.
- B.
Nelson Mandela, the former President of South Africa passed away on December 5, 2013.
Correct Answer
A. Nelson Mandela, the former President of South Africa, passed away on December 5, 2013.Explanation
The phrase "the former President of South Africa" is an appositive (a renaming of a noun). It's non-essential information, so it goes in commas.Rate this question:
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