Comma Rules In Writing: Trivia Quiz

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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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1.

Pick which sentence is punctuated correctly:
- A.
  
  We have a dog, a cat, and a guinea pig at home.
- B.
  
  We have a dog, a cat and, a guinea pig at home.
- C.
  
  We have a dog a cat and a guinea pig at home.
- D.
  
  We have a dog a cat, and a quinea pig at home.
2.

Pick which sentence is punctuated correctly:
- A.
  
  Bernadette Peters, the famous actress is in a new play.
- B.
  
  Bernadette Peters, the famous actress, is in a new play.
- C.
  
  Bernadette Peters the famous actress, is in a new play.
- D.
  
  Bernadette Peters the famous actress is in a new play.
3.

Pick which sentence is punctuated correctly:
- A.
  
  Ouch, that hurt!
- B.
  
  Ouch that hurt!
- C.
  
  Ouch that, hurt!
4.

Pick which sentence is punctuated correctly:
- A.
  
  Darren the team captain, took in the equipment.
- B.
  
  Darren, the team captain, took in the equipment.
- C.
  
  Darren, the team captain took in the equipment.
- D.
  
  Darren the team captain took in the equipment.
5.

Pick which sentence is punctuated correctly:
- A.
  
  On Saturday, April 12, I am having a party.
- B.
  
  On Saturday April 12 I am having a party.
- C.
  
  On Saturday April 12, I am having a party.
- D.
  
  On, Saturday April 12 I am having a party.
6.

Pick which sentence is punctuated correctly:
- A.
  
  I’m worried Mimi that your book is lost.
- B.
  
  I’m worried, Mimi, that your book is lost.
- C.
  
  I’m worried Mimi, that your book is lost.
7.

Pick which sentence is punctuated correctly:
- A.
  
  Walking on, Terry saw an old dog.
- B.
  
  Walking on, Terry, saw an old dog.
- C.
  
  Walking on Terry saw an old dog.
- D.
  
  C. Walking on Terry, saw an old dog.
8.

Pick which sentence is punctuated correctly:
- A.
  
  I want a beautiful fluffy, pink, furry doggy!
- B.
  
  I want a beautiful, fluffy, pink, furry doggy!
- C.
  
  I want a beautiful fluffy pink furry doggy!
- D.
  
  I want a beautiful, fluffy, pink, furry, doggy!
9.

Pick which sentence is punctuated correctly:
- A.
  
  I love to solve problems but I hate to read.
- B.
  
  I love to solve problems but, I hate to read.
- C.
  
  I love to solve problems, but I hate to read.
- D.
  
  I love to solve, problems but I hate to read.
10.

Pick which sentence is punctuated correctly:
- A.
  
  Julia Stiles the famous actress, is my favorite!
- B.
  
  Julia Stiles, the famous actress is my favorite!
- C.
  
  Julia Stiles the famous actress is my favorite!
- D.
  
  Julia Stiles, the famous actress, is my favorite!
11.

Pick which sentence is punctuated correctly:
- A.
  
  I am so sorry, Lola, that you fell down.
- B.
  
  I am so sorry Lola, that you fell down.
- C.
  
  I am so sorry, Lola that you fell down.
- D.
  
  I am so sorry Lola that you fell down.
12.

Pick which sentence is punctuated correctly:
- A.
  
  The Wisconsin Dells, a vacation spot, has the best waterparks!
- B.
  
  The Wisconsin Dells a vacation spot has the best waterparks!
- C.
  
  The Wisconsin Dells a vacation spot, has the best waterparks!
- D.
  
  The Wisconsin Dells, a vacation spot has the best waterparks!
13.

Pick which sentence is punctuated correctly:
- A.
  
  That is nice; cool, but how did you do that?
- B.
  
  That is nice; cool, but, how did you do that?
- C.
  
  That is nice; cool but how did you do that?
14.

Pick which sentence is punctuated correctly:
- A.
  
  After that the ghost finally showed up!
- B.
  
  After that, the ghost, finally showed up!
- C.
  
  After, that, the ghost finally showed up!
- D.
  
  After that, the ghost finally showed up!
15.

Pick which sentence is punctuated correctly:
- A.
  
  I don't care, I thought.
- B.
  
  I don't, care I thought.
- C.
  
  I don't care I thought.
16.

Pick which sentence is punctuated correctly:
- A.
  
  I didn't get to go out to dinner with my friends not fair.
- B.
  
  I didn't get to go out to dinner, with my friends, not fair.
- C.
  
  I didn't get to go out to dinner with my friends, not fair.
17.

Pick which is punctuated correctly:
- A.
  
  Dear, best friend
- B.
  
  Dear best friend,
- C.
  
  Dear best friend
18.

Pick which sentence is punctuated correctly:
- A.
  
  I can't wait until Wednesday, August 30th, because it is my birthday!
- B.
  
  I can't wait until Wednesday, August 30th because it is my birthday!
- C.
  
  I can't wait until Wednesday, August, 30th, because it is my birthday!
- D.
  
  I can't wait until Wednesday August 30th because it is my birthday!
19.

Pick which is punctuated correctly:
- A.
  
  Kangaroo Hotel, 241 Australia Dr., Algonquin, IL. 60102, is my favorite hotel.
- B.
  
  Kangaroo Hotel 241 Australia, Dr. Algonquin, IL. 60102, is my favorite hotel.
- C.
  
  Kangaroo Hotel, 241 Australia Dr. Algonquin, IL. 60102, is my favorite hotel.
- D.
  
  Kangaroo Hotel 241 Australia Dr. Algonquin, IL. 60102, is my favorite hotel.
20.

Pick which sentence is punctuated correctly:
- A.
  
  I cannot wait to go home, so I can see my new puppy!
- B.
  
  I cannot wait to go home, so I, can see my new puppy!
- C.
  
  I cannot wait to go home so I can see my new puppy!
- D.
  
  I cannot wait to go home so, I can see my new puppy!
21.

Pick which sentence is punctuated correctly:
- A.
  
  Hello are you, awake?
- B.
  
  Hello, are, you awake?
- C.
  
  Hello, are you awake?
22.

Pick which sentence is punctuated correctly:
- A.
  
  My mom, the doctor always makes me wash my hands.
- B.
  
  My mom the doctor always makes me wash my hands.
- C.
  
  My mom, the doctor, always makes me wash my hands.
- D.
  
  My mom the doctor, always makes me wash my hands.
23.

Pick which sentence is punctuated correctly:
- A.
  
  At the store my sister wants me to buy shampoo, soap, goggles, and a video game.
- B.
  
  At the store, my sister wants me to buy shampoo, soap, goggles, and a video game.
- C.
  
  At, the store my sister wants me to buy shampoo soap, goggles, and a video game.
- D.
  
  At the store my sister wants me to buy shampoo, soap, goggles, and a video game.
24.

Pick which sentence is punctuated correctly.
- A.
  
  Eventually, he called late at night!
- B.
  
  Eventually he called late at night!
- C.
  
  Eventually, he called, late at night!