Comma Rules Test Quiz

20 Questions | By Kaylapigg | Updated: Aug 30, 2022 | Attempts: 7091

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Are you ready for an amazing comma rules test quiz? There are some mistakes made by students when it comes to using commas. Did you know that if the subject does not appear in front of the second verb, a comma is generally unnecessary? What more do you know about the use of commas? Use this quiz and get to test out how much you know about commas by choosing a sentence where commas are used correctly.

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1.

Choose the sentence that is written without any comma error.
- A.
  
  The Tributes, all of them, are waiting anxiously.
- B.
  
  All, of, them are waiting anxiously.
- C.
  
  Neither of these
- D.
  
  Both of these
2.

Choose the sentence that is written without any comma error.
- A.
  
  Foxface nimbly made her way through the camp, and she lasted awhile.
- B.
  
  Foxface numbly made her way through the camp and she lasted awhile.
- C.
  
  Neither of these
- D.
  
  Both of these
3.

Choose the sentence that is written without any comma error.
- A.
  
  The Capitol was colorful bright and intimidating to outsiders.
- B.
  
  The Capitol was colorful, bright and intimidating to outsiders.
- C.
  
  Both of these.
- D.
  
  Both of these
4.

Choose the sentence that is written without any comma error.
- A.
  
  The Capitol I believe is cruel and unjust.
- B.
  
  The time is not right don't you agree?
- C.
  
  Both A & B
- D.
  
  The Capitol, I believe, is cruel and unjust.
5.

Choose the sentence that is written without any comma error.
- A.
  
  In the arena anything can happen.
- B.
  
  In the arena, anything can happen.
- C.
  
  Neither of these.
- D.
  
  Both of these
6.

Choose the sentence that is written without any comma error.
- A.
  
  The Gamemakers, followers of the Capitol, control the arena.
- B.
  
  The, Gamemakers, followers of the Capitol, control the arena.
- C.
  
  Neither of these.
- D.
  
  Both of these
7.

Choose the sentence that is written without any comma error.
- A.
  
  March 23, 2011, is the release date of the movie.
- B.
  
  March, 23, 2011 is the release date of the movie.
- C.
  
  Neither of these.
- D.
  
  Both of these
8.

Choose the sentence that is written without any comma error.
- A.
  
  The Capitol will want vengeance after Katniss' fatal, impulsive stunt with the berries.
- B.
  
  The Capitol will want vengeance after, Katniss', fatal, impulsive stunt, with the berries.
- C.
  
  Neither of these.
- D.
  
  Both of these
9.

Choose the sentence that is written without any comma error.
- A.
  
  Katniss is fickle yet Peeta still loves her.
- B.
  
  Katniss is fickle, yet Peeta still loves her.
- C.
  
  Neither of these.
- D.
  
  Both of these
10.

Choose the sentence that is written without any comma error.
- A.
  
  In the, games, it is kill or be killed.
- B.
  
  In,the games, it is kill or be, killed.
- C.
  
  Neither of these
- D.
  
  Both of these
11.

Rule 1: Use a comma when you have a _____ and two independent clauses.
- A.
  
  Period
- B.
  
  Preposition
- C.
  
  Conjunction
- D.
  
  Interjection
12.

Rule 2: Use a comma when you have two or more_____________.
- A.
  
  Lists
- B.
  
  Words
- C.
  
  Nouns
- D.
  
  Adjectives
13.

Rule 3: Use a comma when you have a list of ____________ or more.
- A.
  
  4
- B.
  
  2
- C.
  
  5
- D.
  
  3
14.

Rule 4: Use a comma when you have a ________ or city/state.
- A.
  
  Place
- B.
  
  Time
- C.
  
  Date
- D.
  
  None
15.

Rule 5: Use a comma when you have introductory words, prepositional phrases and _________.
- A.
  
  Exclamations
- B.
  
  Interjections
- C.
  
  Prepositions
- D.
  
  None
16.

Comma Rule 6: Use a comma when you have nouns of ____________.
- A.
  
  State
- B.
  
  Country
- C.
  
  Address
- D.
  
  None
17.

Rule 7: Use a comma when you have a greeting or ___________ of a letter.
- A.
  
  Salutation
- B.
  
  Ending
- C.
  
  Both A & B
- D.
  
  Closing
18.

Rule 8: Use a comma when you have __________.
- A.
  
  Quotations
- B.
  
  Quotes
- C.
  
  Dialogue
- D.
  
  All of these
19.

Use a comma when you have ____________.
- A.
  
  Closers
- B.
  
  Interrupters
- C.
  
  Enders
- D.
  
  None
20.

Use a comma when you have____________.
- A.
  
  Infinitives
- B.
  
  Appositives
- C.
  
  Apostrophes
- D.
  
  Hyphens