Comma Rules Quiz - Lemon

________ is the word used to help remember all the different conjunctions.

A comma represents a "pause" while reading.

• True

• False

Which of the following sentences uses correct comma placement?

• Carlos drove to the market, to purchase tomatoes, lettuce milk and bread.

• Carlos drove to the market to purchase tomatoes, lettuce, milk, and bread.

• Carlos drove to the market to purchase tomatoes lettuce, milk, and bread.

• Carlos drove to the market to purchase tomatoes, lettuce, bread, and, milk.

Where is the comma needed in the following example?If it rains tomorrow my dreams of exploring the new zoo will be shattered.

• After zoo

• Before zoo

• After tomorrow

• Before tomorrow

Which comma rule is displayed in the following example?Even if you happen to pass the exam, you will still have to study hard to pass the class.

• Use a comma when listing 3 or more items

• Use a comma to enclose extra information about a subject

• Use a comma to separate a dependent and independent clause

• Use a comma after directly addressing someone

Which of the following uses correct comma placement for a city and state or a city and country?

• We traveled 14 hours to Little, Rock Arkansas.

• We traveled 14 hours to Little Rock, Arkansas.

• We traveled 14 hours, to Little Rock Arkansas.

• We traveled 14 hours to, Little Rock, Arkansas.

Which comma rule applies to the following example?Daniel, my older brother, joined the military right after high school.

• Use commas after an introductory clause

• Use commas to enclose extra information about a subject

• Use commas to list items

• Use commas with coordinating adjectives

You must use a comma when the dependent clause is after the independent clause in a sentence.

• True

• False

Which example DOES NOT use commas correctly to enclose a phrase that interrupts the flow of the sentence?

• Mike's health would be much improved, in fact, if he listened to the doctor.

• Maria didn't, listen unfortunately, when the professor was giving exam directions.

• Dr. Rodriguez, Jane thought, would be the best doctor to perform the difficult surgery.

• Adele's new song, in my opinion, is one of her best creations.

Which of the following shows correct comma placement when using quotations?

• "Never again," said Mark "I don't want you in my life."

• "I don't need your help," said Mark, "I can handle this situation on my own."

• "I can do it" , said Mark, "I don't need you,."

• "You need help" said Mark, "Please let me help you."

Which of the following is an example for the comma rule that requires a comma after directly addressing someone?

• Now, go shut the front door.

• Seriously, Jessica, why are you always in trouble?

• After driving around for hours, Blake and Justin finally stopped to ask for directions.

• Martha, indeed, hated homework.

Which of the following examples uses correct comma placement for coordinating adjectives?

• He realized, nevertheless that Martha would not let him keep a dog.

• The instructor gave a difficult unfair final examination.

• His long, clean, hair hung down to his worn jacket.

• A tall, dark, and handsome man walked into the room.

Where are commas needed in the following example?As you correctly pointed out a mistake was made on the flashy expensive sign.

• After mistake/after flashy

• After mistake/after expensive

• After out/after expensive

• After out/after flashy

Check the boxes for the sentences  that show the correct comma placement for  when a conjunction combines 2 independent sentences. There may be more than one correct answer.

• Martin Luther King Jr. believed in equal rights for all, so he spent his life fighting for the cause.

• Dwayne Johnson, also known as The Rock, has acted in multiple movies, and loves his plethora of fans.

• The Bermuda Triangle has been considered cursed, for ages.

• Donkeys are Joe's favorite animal, yet he has never seen one in person.