Punctuation: Practice Test On Commas! Trivia Quiz

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1. Both "Tom ran across the field in record time" and "with only one shoe" are independent phrases

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"with only one shoe" cannot stand on its own and is, therefore, a dependent phrase.

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Punctuation: Practice Test On Commas! Trivia Quiz - Quiz

This is a punctuation trivia quiz that is designed to help you have some practice when it comes to commas. This punctuation mark is commonly used when it comes to separating words in a list or before a coordinating conjunction. Think you can tackle it with ease? Well, do give... see moreit a shot and get to find out. All the best! see less

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2. Which of the following could you use to join the phrases "Jake was about to jump in the water" and "but didn't apply sunscreen on"

Explanation

Because you are combining an independent and dependent phrase, you only need a comma to combine them.

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3. Which of the following could you use to combine two independent phrases

Explanation

Both B and D use a comma and a coordinating conjunction to combine the phrases.

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4. Which of the following is an acceptable time to use a comma?

Explanation

Separating elements in a list is one of the main ways commas are used.

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5. Which of the following is not a coordinating conjunction?

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"while" is not a part of FANBOYS.

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6. Which of the following is a coordinating conjunction?

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All four belong in the FANBOYS acronym.

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7. True or False:  the only way to combine two independent clause is to splice then using a comma.

Explanation

To use a comma, you also need to use a coordinating conjunction.

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8. How can you use commas to join two independent sentences?

Explanation

This is the main way that two independent phrases are combined.

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9. What is wrong with this sentence?"Alice was hesitant to go to the beach sand gets everywhere."

Explanation

The two phrases need to be combined so they are not a run-on sentence.

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10. You only need a comma to join an independent phrase to a _________ phrase

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Only a comma is needed between these phrases for it to become a grammatically sound sentence.

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Both "Tom ran across the field in record time" and...
Which of the following could you use to join the phrases "Jake...
Which of the following could you use to combine two independent...
Which of the following is an acceptable time to use a comma?
Which of the following is not a coordinating conjunction?
Which of the following is a coordinating conjunction?
True or False:  the only way to combine two independent clause is...
How can you use commas to join two independent sentences?
What is wrong with this sentence?"Alice was hesitant to go to the...
You only need a comma to join an independent phrase to a _________...
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