Commas Short Quiz: Rectify The Error! Punctuation Test

The correct answer is "I have a pet dog, cat, bird, and fish." This is the correct answer because it correctly lists all the pets the person has, including a dog, cat, bird, and fish. The other options either have incorrect punctuation or do not list all the pets.

The correct answer is "My mom enjoys bird-watching, but I prefer skeet shooting." This sentence is grammatically correct and effectively conveys the contrast between the speaker's mother's hobby and the speaker's preference for a different activity.

The correct answer is "The BLT is my favorite sandwich: bacon, lettuce, and tomato." This is the correct answer because it uses correct punctuation to separate the ingredients in the sandwich. The comma after "bacon" and "lettuce" helps to clearly indicate that these are separate ingredients in the sandwich.

The correct answer is "At first, I thought it was going to rain, but then the sun came out." This answer is correct because it follows the correct punctuation and capitalization rules. Each sentence is properly separated by a comma, and the first word of each sentence is capitalized.

The correct answer is "I admit, I did not study for the test. Correspondingly, I failed." This answer is correct because it follows the rules of punctuation and grammar. Each sentence is properly separated by a period and capitalized. The word "Correspondingly" is used correctly to show the cause and effect relationship between not studying and failing the test.

The correct answer is "Baxter, my energetic puppy, is getting on my nerves." This is the correct answer because it correctly uses commas to set off the phrase "my energetic puppy" as a nonessential element in the sentence. The phrase adds additional information about Baxter but can be removed without changing the meaning of the sentence.

The correct answer is "With Kobe Bryant, Dwight Howard, and Pau Gasol, I think the Lakers will win the NBA finals this year." The answer correctly includes the names of the players (Kobe Bryant, Dwight Howard, and Pau Gasol) and uses proper punctuation to separate the names with commas. It also correctly states the belief that the Lakers will win the NBA finals this year.

The correct answer is "Jeff, Emily, Erin, and Amy are all invited to my birthday party. Frank, you're not." This answer accurately conveys the information that Jeff, Emily, Erin, and Amy are invited to the party, while Frank is not invited.

The correct answer is the one that uses correct punctuation and capitalization. In this case, the answer is "I was extremely embarrassed when my dad yelled, 'Who let the dogs out!?' in front of Debbie, Amanda, and Meghan." This answer correctly uses commas to separate the names and quotation marks to indicate direct speech. It also uses proper capitalization for the names and the first letter of the sentence.

The correct answer is "I missed my bus and lost my umbrella." This answer is correct because it follows the correct sentence structure and punctuation. The subject "I" is followed by the verb "missed" and then the conjunction "and" is used to connect the two independent clauses "I missed my bus" and "lost my umbrella." The sentence is written in a clear and concise manner without any unnecessary commas or breaks.