Proper Comma Usage Quiz: Grammar Test

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    Choose the sentence with the correct comma placement.

    • I took Angie, the one with the freckles to the movie last night.
    • I took Angie, the one with the freckles, to the movie last night.
    • I took Angie the one with the freckles, to the movie last night.
    • I took Angie, the one with the freckles, to the movie, last night.
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Proper comma usage quiz: grammar test! Commas are some of the most common punctuation marks in the English language right after full stops. They are needed before coordinating conjunctions, after dependent clauses and to set off appositives. Given this definition do you think you can choose the sentences that a comma has been correctly used? This quiz will give you a chance to prove just how well you understand commas.

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  • 2. 

    Choose the sentence with the correct comma placement.

    • I am typing a letter and she is talking on the phone.

    • I am typing a letter and she is talking, on the phone.

    • I, am typing a letter and she, is talking on the phone.

    • I am typing a letter and, she is talking on the phone.

    Correct Answer
    A. I am typing a letter and she is talking on the phone.
    Explanation
    Use a comma to separate two independent clauses joined by coordinating conjunctions (“and, or, but, for, nor”). You can omit the comma if the independent clauses are both short.

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  • 3. 

    Choose the sentence with the correct comma placement.

    • She left Albany, New York, on January 18 of that year.

    • She left Albany, New York on January 18, of that year.

    • She left Albany New York, on January 18 of that year.

    • She left, Albany New York, on January 18 of that year.

    Correct Answer
    A. She left Albany, New York, on January 18 of that year.
    Explanation
    Use a comma to separate the city from the state and after the state in the body of a letter. If any part of the date is omitted, leave out the comma.

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  • 4. 

    Choose the sentence with the correct comma placement.

    • You are I am sure, telling the truth.

    • You are, I am sure, telling the truth.

    • You are I am sure telling, the truth.

    • You are, I am sure telling the truth.

    Correct Answer
    A. You are, I am sure, telling the truth.
    Explanation
    Use commas to surround an interrupting expression.

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  • 5. 

    Choose the sentence with the correct comma placement.

    • Jeremy, and I, have had our share of arguments.

    • Jeremy and I, have had our share of arguments.

    • Jeremy and I have had our share of arguments.

    • Jeremy and I have had, our share of arguments.

    Correct Answer
    A. Jeremy and I have had our share of arguments.
    Explanation
    Do not use commas to separate only two nouns.

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  • 6. 

    Choose the sentence with the correct comma placement.

    • I need, sugar, butter, and eggs from the grocery store.

    • I need sugar, butter, and eggs, from the grocery store.

    • I need sugar, butter and eggs, from the grocery store.

    • I need sugar, butter, and eggs from the grocery store.

    Correct Answer
    A. I need sugar, butter, and eggs from the grocery store.
    Explanation
    To avoid confusion, use commas to separate words and word groups with a series of three or more.

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  • 7. 

    Choose the sentence with the correct comma placement.

    • Although, you may be right I cannot take your word for it.

    • Although, you may be right, I cannot take your word for it.

    • Although you may be right I cannot take your word for it.

    • Although you may be right, I cannot take your word for it.

    Correct Answer
    A. Although you may be right, I cannot take your word for it.
    Explanation
    When starting a sentence with a dependent clause, use a comma after it.

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  • 8. 

    Choose the sentence with the correct comma placement.

    • She finished her work, and then took a long lunch.

    • She finished her work, and then, took a long lunch.

    • She finished her work and then took a long lunch.

    • She finished her work and then, took a long lunch.

    Correct Answer
    A. She finished her work and then took a long lunch.
    Explanation
    If the subject does not appear in front of the second verb, do not use a comma.

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  • 9. 

    Choose the sentence with the correct comma placement.

    • We will grant you immunity, if you decide to cooperate with us.

    • We will grant you immunity, if you decide, to cooperate with us.

    • We will grant you immunity if you decide, to cooperate with us.

    • We will grant you immunity if you decide to cooperate with us.

    Correct Answer
    A. We will grant you immunity if you decide to cooperate with us.
    Explanation
    Do not use a comma when the sentence starts with an independent clause followed by a dependent clause.

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  • 10. 

    Choose the sentence with the correct comma placement.

    • Please Sasha, come home as soon as you can.

    • Please, Sasha, come home as soon as you can.

    • Please, Sasha come home as soon as you can.

    • Please Sasha, come home, as soon as you can.

    Correct Answer
    A. Please, Sasha, come home as soon as you can.
    Explanation
    Use commas before or surrounding the name or title of a person directly addressed.

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