Comma Rules In Writing: Trivia Quiz

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    Pick which sentence is punctuated correctly:

    • We have a dog, a cat, and a guinea pig at home.
    • We have a dog, a cat and, a guinea pig at home.
    • We have a dog a cat and a guinea pig at home.
    • We have a dog a cat, and a quinea pig at home.
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Comma rules in writing: trivia quiz. Commas have different uses in a sentence and if used incorrectly change how a sentence is perceived or read. One of the rules that govern how commas should be used includes using a comma between two adjectives that modify the same noun. In the quiz below you will get to test out how good are when it comes to punctuation. Do check it out!

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  • 2. 

    Pick which sentence is punctuated correctly:

    • Ouch, that hurt!

    • Ouch that hurt!

    • Ouch that, hurt!

    Correct Answer
    A. Ouch, that hurt!
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Ouch, that hurt!" because it uses a comma to separate the interjection "Ouch" from the rest of the sentence, and also uses a comma to separate the phrase "that hurt" from the rest of the sentence. This punctuation correctly follows the rules of using commas to indicate pauses or to separate different parts of a sentence.

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  • 3. 

    Pick which sentence is punctuated correctly:

    • Darren the team captain, took in the equipment.

    • Darren, the team captain, took in the equipment.

    • Darren, the team captain took in the equipment.

    • Darren the team captain took in the equipment.

    Correct Answer
    A. Darren, the team captain, took in the equipment.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Darren, the team captain, took in the equipment." This sentence is punctuated correctly because it uses commas to set off the appositive phrase "the team captain," which provides additional information about Darren. The commas indicate that "the team captain" is not essential to the meaning of the sentence, but rather adds extra detail.

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  • 4. 

    Pick which sentence is punctuated correctly:

    • The Wisconsin Dells, a vacation spot, has the best waterparks!

    • The Wisconsin Dells a vacation spot has the best waterparks!

    • The Wisconsin Dells a vacation spot, has the best waterparks!

    • The Wisconsin Dells, a vacation spot has the best waterparks!

    Correct Answer
    A. The Wisconsin Dells, a vacation spot, has the best waterparks!
    Explanation
    The sentence "The Wisconsin Dells, a vacation spot, has the best waterparks!" is punctuated correctly because it includes commas to set off the phrase "a vacation spot" as nonessential information. This phrase is providing additional information about the Wisconsin Dells but is not necessary for the sentence's main meaning. The commas indicate that the phrase can be removed without changing the overall meaning of the sentence.

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  • 5. 

    Pick which sentence is punctuated correctly:

    • I don't care, I thought.

    • I don't, care I thought.

    • I don't care I thought.

    Correct Answer
    A. I don't care, I thought.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "I don't care, I thought." This sentence is punctuated correctly because it uses a comma to separate the main clause "I don't care" from the subordinate clause "I thought." The comma indicates a pause in the sentence and helps to clarify the meaning of the sentence.

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  • 6. 

    Pick which sentence is punctuated correctly:

    • Hello are you, awake?

    • Hello, are, you awake?

    • Hello, are you awake?

    Correct Answer
    A. Hello, are you awake?
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Hello, are you awake?" because it uses the correct punctuation by placing a comma after the word "Hello" to separate it from the rest of the sentence. Additionally, it correctly places the question mark at the end of the sentence to indicate that it is a question.

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  • 7. 

    Pick which sentence is punctuated correctly:

    • Julia Stiles the famous actress, is my favorite!

    • Julia Stiles, the famous actress is my favorite!

    • Julia Stiles the famous actress is my favorite!

    • Julia Stiles, the famous actress, is my favorite!

    Correct Answer
    A. Julia Stiles, the famous actress, is my favorite!
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Julia Stiles, the famous actress, is my favorite!" This sentence is punctuated correctly because it includes commas to set off the appositive phrase "the famous actress" which provides additional information about Julia Stiles. The commas are necessary to indicate that the phrase is not essential to the meaning of the sentence.

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  • 8. 

    Pick which sentence is punctuated correctly:

    • My mom, the doctor always makes me wash my hands.

    • My mom the doctor always makes me wash my hands.

    • My mom, the doctor, always makes me wash my hands.

    • My mom the doctor, always makes me wash my hands.

    Correct Answer
    A. My mom, the doctor, always makes me wash my hands.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "My mom, the doctor, always makes me wash my hands." This sentence is punctuated correctly because it uses commas to set off the appositive phrase "the doctor" which provides additional information about "my mom." The commas help to clarify that "the doctor" is an additional description and not a separate entity.

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  • 9. 

    Pick which sentence is punctuated correctly:

    • I can't wait until Wednesday, August 30th, because it is my birthday!

    • I can't wait until Wednesday, August 30th because it is my birthday!

    • I can't wait until Wednesday, August, 30th, because it is my birthday!

    • I can't wait until Wednesday August 30th because it is my birthday!

    Correct Answer
    A. I can't wait until Wednesday, August 30th, because it is my birthday!
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "I can't wait until Wednesday, August 30th, because it is my birthday!" This sentence is punctuated correctly because it uses commas to set off the date ("August 30th") as an appositive, providing additional information about the day. The commas indicate that the date is not essential to the meaning of the sentence but adds extra detail.

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  • 10. 

    Pick which sentence is punctuated correctly:

    • I love to solve problems but I hate to read.

    • I love to solve problems but, I hate to read.

    • I love to solve problems, but I hate to read.

    • I love to solve, problems but I hate to read.

    Correct Answer
    A. I love to solve problems, but I hate to read.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "I love to solve problems, but I hate to read." This sentence is punctuated correctly because it uses a comma to separate the independent clauses "I love to solve problems" and "I hate to read." The comma is necessary to indicate a pause and to clarify the relationship between the two clauses.

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  • 11. 

    Pick which sentence is punctuated correctly:

    • That is nice; cool, but how did you do that?

    • That is nice; cool, but, how did you do that?

    • That is nice; cool but how did you do that?

    Correct Answer
    A. That is nice; cool, but how did you do that?
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "That is nice; cool, but how did you do that?" because it correctly uses a comma before the conjunction "but" to separate two independent clauses. The comma helps to clarify the pause between the two ideas and makes the sentence easier to read and understand.

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  • 12. 

    Pick which sentence is punctuated correctly:

    • Bernadette Peters, the famous actress is in a new play.

    • Bernadette Peters, the famous actress, is in a new play.

    • Bernadette Peters the famous actress, is in a new play.

    • Bernadette Peters the famous actress is in a new play.

    Correct Answer
    A. Bernadette Peters, the famous actress, is in a new play.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Bernadette Peters, the famous actress, is in a new play." This sentence is punctuated correctly because it includes a pair of commas to set off the appositive phrase "the famous actress." The commas indicate that this phrase is providing additional information about Bernadette Peters.

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  • 13. 

    Pick which sentence is punctuated correctly:

    • On Saturday, April 12, I am having a party.

    • On Saturday April 12 I am having a party.

    • On Saturday April 12, I am having a party.

    • On, Saturday April 12 I am having a party.

    Correct Answer
    A. On Saturday, April 12, I am having a party.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "On Saturday, April 12, I am having a party." This sentence is punctuated correctly because it includes commas to separate the day of the week ("Saturday") and the date ("April 12") from the rest of the sentence. The commas help to clarify the specific day and date of the party.

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  • 14. 

    Pick which sentence is punctuated correctly:

    • I didn't get to go out to dinner with my friends not fair.

    • I didn't get to go out to dinner, with my friends, not fair.

    • I didn't get to go out to dinner with my friends, not fair.

    Correct Answer
    A. I didn't get to go out to dinner with my friends, not fair.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "I didn't get to go out to dinner with my friends, not fair." This sentence is punctuated correctly because it includes a comma before and after the phrase "with my friends" to set it off as an appositive. The comma after "friends" also separates the introductory phrase "I didn't get to go out to dinner" from the main clause "not fair."

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  • 15. 

    Pick which sentence is punctuated correctly:

    • At the store my sister wants me to buy shampoo, soap, goggles, and a video game.

    • At the store, my sister wants me to buy shampoo, soap, goggles, and a video game.

    • At, the store my sister wants me to buy shampoo soap, goggles, and a video game.

    • At the store my sister wants me to buy shampoo, soap, goggles, and a video game.

    Correct Answer
    A. At the store, my sister wants me to buy shampoo, soap, goggles, and a video game.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "At the store, my sister wants me to buy shampoo, soap, goggles, and a video game." This sentence is punctuated correctly because it includes a comma after the word "store" to separate the introductory phrase from the main clause. This helps to clarify the meaning and structure of the sentence.

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  • 16. 

    Pick which sentence is punctuated correctly:

    • I cannot wait to go home, so I can see my new puppy!

    • I cannot wait to go home, so I, can see my new puppy!

    • I cannot wait to go home so I can see my new puppy!

    • I cannot wait to go home so, I can see my new puppy!

    Correct Answer
    A. I cannot wait to go home, so I can see my new puppy!
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "I cannot wait to go home, so I can see my new puppy!" because it correctly uses a comma to separate the two independent clauses in the sentence. The comma is used before the coordinating conjunction "so" to indicate a pause and separate the two thoughts.

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  • 17. 

    Pick which is punctuated correctly:

    • Dear, best friend

    • Dear best friend,

    • Dear best friend

    Correct Answer
    A. Dear best friend,
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Dear best friend,". This is the correct punctuation because when addressing someone in a letter or email, a comma should be used after the greeting. In this case, "Dear best friend," is the appropriate way to address the recipient. The other options either have a comma in the wrong place or lack the comma altogether, making them incorrect.

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  • 18. 

    Pick which sentence is punctuated correctly:

    • I want a beautiful fluffy, pink, furry doggy!

    • I want a beautiful, fluffy, pink, furry doggy!

    • I want a beautiful fluffy pink furry doggy!

    • I want a beautiful, fluffy, pink, furry, doggy!

    Correct Answer
    A. I want a beautiful, fluffy, pink, furry doggy!
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "I want a beautiful, fluffy, pink, furry doggy!" because it correctly uses commas to separate the adjectives describing the doggy. Each adjective is separated by a comma, and the final adjective before the noun is also separated by a comma. This helps to clarify the meaning and ensure that each adjective is distinct and not grouped together.

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  • 19. 

    Pick which sentence is punctuated correctly:

    • I am so sorry, Lola, that you fell down.

    • I am so sorry Lola, that you fell down.

    • I am so sorry, Lola that you fell down.

    • I am so sorry Lola that you fell down.

    Correct Answer
    A. I am so sorry, Lola, that you fell down.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "I am so sorry, Lola, that you fell down." This sentence is punctuated correctly because it uses commas to set off the name "Lola" as an appositive, providing additional information about who the speaker is addressing. The commas indicate that "Lola" is not essential to the meaning of the sentence but rather adds extra detail.

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  • 20. 

    Pick which sentence is punctuated correctly:

    • Walking on, Terry saw an old dog.

    • Walking on, Terry, saw an old dog.

    • Walking on Terry saw an old dog.

    • C. Walking on Terry, saw an old dog.

    Correct Answer
    A. Walking on, Terry saw an old dog.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Walking on, Terry saw an old dog." This sentence is punctuated correctly because it uses a comma to separate the introductory phrase "Walking on" from the main clause "Terry saw an old dog." The comma helps to clarify the structure of the sentence and makes it easier to read and understand.

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  • 21. 

    Pick which sentence is punctuated correctly.

    • Eventually, he called late at night!

    • Eventually he called late at night!

    • Eventually, he called, late at night!

    Correct Answer
    A. Eventually, he called late at night!
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Eventually, he called late at night!" because it uses the comma to separate the introductory word "Eventually" from the rest of the sentence. The comma is necessary to indicate a pause and to clarify the meaning of the sentence.

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  • 22. 

    Pick which sentence is punctuated correctly:

    • After that the ghost finally showed up!

    • After that, the ghost, finally showed up!

    • After, that, the ghost finally showed up!

    • After that, the ghost finally showed up!

    Correct Answer
    A. After that, the ghost finally showed up!
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "After that, the ghost finally showed up!" This sentence is punctuated correctly because it uses a comma to separate the introductory phrase "After that" from the main clause "the ghost finally showed up."

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  • 23. 

    Pick which is punctuated correctly:

    • Kangaroo Hotel, 241 Australia Dr., Algonquin, IL. 60102, is my favorite hotel.

    • Kangaroo Hotel 241 Australia, Dr. Algonquin, IL. 60102, is my favorite hotel.

    • Kangaroo Hotel, 241 Australia Dr. Algonquin, IL. 60102, is my favorite hotel.

    • Kangaroo Hotel 241 Australia Dr. Algonquin, IL. 60102, is my favorite hotel.

    Correct Answer
    A. Kangaroo Hotel, 241 Australia Dr., Algonquin, IL. 60102, is my favorite hotel.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Kangaroo Hotel, 241 Australia Dr., Algonquin, IL. 60102, is my favorite hotel." This is the only option that correctly uses commas to separate the different elements of the address (street number, street name, city, state, and zip code). The other options either omit necessary commas or place them in incorrect locations.

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  • 24. 

    Pick which sentence is punctuated correctly:

    • I’m worried Mimi that your book is lost.

    • I’m worried, Mimi, that your book is lost.

    • I’m worried Mimi, that your book is lost.

    Correct Answer
    A. I’m worried, Mimi, that your book is lost.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "I’m worried, Mimi, that your book is lost." This sentence is punctuated correctly because it includes commas to set off the name "Mimi" as an appositive. The commas indicate that "Mimi" is not essential to the sentence's meaning but provides additional information.

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