Commas Practice Test Quiz: Grammar Trivia!
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Commas practice test quiz: grammar trivia! Should one use a comma when directly addressing someone or something in a sentence? Do you think you have enough knowledge on how commas should be used to write grammatically correct sentences or identify errors when it comes to using them? This quiz is a perfect way to find out, do give it a try and see if you can identify any of the correct sentences.
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Which sentence is correct?
- A.
Janet Balderson enjoys playing golf, driving fast cars, and drinking expensive wines.
- B.
Janet Balderson enjoys playing, golf driving, fast cars and drinking expensive wines.
- C.
Janet Balderson enjoys, playing golf driving fast cars and drinking expensive wines.
Correct Answer
A. Janet Balderson enjoys playing golf, driving fast cars, and drinking expensive wines.Explanation
The correct answer is "Janet Balderson enjoys playing golf, driving fast cars, and drinking expensive wines." This sentence is grammatically correct because it uses commas to separate the different activities that Janet Balderson enjoys. Each activity is presented as a separate item in a list, which is the appropriate way to express a series of activities.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Which sentence is correct?
- A.
Samantha's favorite colors are pink, yellow and pale green
- B.
Samantha's favorite colors are pink, yellow and, pale green
- C.
Samantha's favorite colors are pink, yellow, and pale green
Correct Answer
C. Samantha's favorite colors are pink, yellow, and pale greenExplanation
The correct answer is "Samantha's favorite colors are pink, yellow, and pale green." This sentence is correct because it follows the standard rule of using a comma before the coordinating conjunction "and" when listing three or more items in a series. The other options either have an unnecessary comma before "pale green" or no comma at all, which makes them incorrect.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Which sentence is correct?
- A.
I would like a car a boat, and, a motorcycle.
- B.
I would like a car a boat, and a motorcycle.
- C.
I would like a car, a boat, and a motorcycle.
Correct Answer
C. I would like a car, a boat, and a motorcycle.Explanation
The correct answer is "I would like a car, a boat, and a motorcycle." This sentence is correct because it uses proper punctuation by placing commas between each item in the list (car, boat, and motorcycle). The use of commas helps to separate the items and make the sentence clear and grammatically correct.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Which sentence is correct?
- A.
The girls found sand, in their shoes, in their bags and in their hair.
- B.
The girls found sand in their shoes in their bags, and in their hair.
- C.
The girls found sand in their shoes, in their bags, and in their hair.
Correct Answer
C. The girls found sand in their shoes, in their bags, and in their hair.Explanation
The correct answer is "The girls found sand in their shoes, in their bags, and in their hair." This sentence follows the correct punctuation and structure for listing multiple items. Each item is separated by commas, and the last item is preceded by the conjunction "and."Rate this question:
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- 5.
Which sentence is correct?
- A.
This morning I woke up, got dressed, brushed my teeth, and ate breakfast.
- B.
This morning I woke up, got dressed, brushed, my teeth, and ate breakfast.
- C.
This morning I woke up got dressed brushed my teeth, and ate breakfast.
Correct Answer
A. This morning I woke up, got dressed, brushed my teeth, and ate breakfast.Explanation
The correct answer is "This morning I woke up, got dressed, brushed my teeth, and ate breakfast." This sentence correctly uses commas to separate each action in the list.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Which sentence is correct?
- A.
Use commas to separate three, or more words, phrases, or clauses.
- B.
Use commas to separate three or more words, phrases, or clauses.
- C.
Use commas, to separate three or more words, phrases, or clauses.
Correct Answer
B. Use commas to separate three or more words, phrases, or clauses.Explanation
The correct answer is "Use commas to separate three or more words, phrases, or clauses." This sentence correctly states the rule for using commas to separate three or more words, phrases, or clauses.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Which sentence is correct?
- A.
The street was filled with angry protesters, shouting, spectators, and police.
- B.
The street was filled with angry protesters shouting spectators, and police.
- C.
The street was filled with angry protesters, shouting spectators, and police.
Correct Answer
C. The street was filled with angry protesters, shouting spectators, and police.Explanation
The correct answer is "The street was filled with angry protesters, shouting spectators, and police." This sentence correctly uses commas to separate the different elements in the list: angry protesters, shouting spectators, and police.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Which sentence is correct?
- A.
The Calgary summer is short, sunny, and windy.
- B.
The Calgary, summer is short, sunny, and windy.
- C.
The Calgary summer, is short, sunny and windy.
Correct Answer
A. The Calgary summer is short, sunny, and windy.Explanation
The correct sentence is "The Calgary summer is short, sunny, and windy." This sentence is grammatically correct because it follows the subject-verb-object structure. "The Calgary summer" is the subject, "is" is the verb, and "short, sunny, and windy" are the adjectives describing the summer.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Which sentence is correct?
- A.
In the picnic basket were, fresh bread, cold chicken, and three bottles of pop.
- B.
In the picnic basket were fresh bread, cold chicken, and three bottles of pop.
- C.
In the picnic, basket were fresh bread, cold chicken, and three bottles of pop.
Correct Answer
B. In the picnic basket were fresh bread, cold chicken, and three bottles of pop.Explanation
The correct sentence is "In the picnic basket were fresh bread, cold chicken, and three bottles of pop." This sentence is correct because it follows the correct subject-verb agreement. The subject "fresh bread, cold chicken, and three bottles of pop" is plural, so the verb "were" is used instead of "was." Additionally, the phrase "in the picnic basket" is placed correctly to describe where the items are located.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Which sentence is correct?
- A.
In order to win, he must run swiftly, gracefully, and boldly.
- B.
In order to win, he must run swiftly, gracefully, and, boldly.
- C.
In order, to win, he must run swiftly, gracefully, and boldly.
Correct Answer
A. In order to win, he must run swiftly, gracefully, and boldly.Explanation
The correct sentence is "In order to win, he must run swiftly, gracefully, and boldly." This sentence is grammatically correct because the phrase "in order to win" is placed at the beginning of the sentence, followed by a comma. The verbs "run" and "must" are used correctly, and the adverbs "swiftly," "gracefully," and "boldly" are listed in a parallel structure, separated by commas.Rate this question:
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