Punctuation: Practice Test On Commas! Trivia Quiz

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    Both "Tom ran across the field in record time" and "with only one shoe" are independent phrases

    • True
    • False
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This is a punctuation trivia quiz that is designed to help you have some practice when it comes to commas. This punctuation mark is commonly used when it comes to separating words in a list or before a coordinating conjunction. Think you can tackle it with ease? Well, do give it a shot and get to find out. All the best!

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  • 2. 

    Which of the following could you use to join the phrases "Jake was about to jump in the water" and "but didn't apply sunscreen on"

    • Only a comma

    • Nothing

    • A comma and a coordinating conjunction

    • A semicolon

    Correct Answer
    A. Only a comma
    Explanation
    Because you are combining an independent and dependent phrase, you only need a comma to combine them.

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  • 3. 

    Which of the following is not a coordinating conjunction?

    • So

    • While

    • And

    • Yet

    Correct Answer
    A. While
    Explanation
    "while" is not a part of FANBOYS.

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  • 4. 

    Which of the following could you use to combine two independent phrases

    • ,

    • , but

    • While

    • , and

    • Both B and D

    Correct Answer
    A. Both B and D
    Explanation
    Both B and D use a comma and a coordinating conjunction to combine the phrases.

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  • 5. 

    Which of the following is an acceptable time to use a comma?

    • Separating elements in a list

    • You would take a breath there if you were speaking the sentence aloud

    • You haven't used one yet in the sentance

    • You want to join two independent phrases without a coordinating conjunction

    Correct Answer
    A. Separating elements in a list
    Explanation
    Separating elements in a list is one of the main ways commas are used.

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  • 6. 

    Which of the following is a coordinating conjunction?

    • But

    • Or

    • Nor

    • For

    • All of the above

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. All of the above
    Explanation
    All four belong in the FANBOYS acronym.

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  • 7. 

    True or False:  the only way to combine two independent clause is to splice then using a comma.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    To use a comma, you also need to use a coordinating conjunction.

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  • 8. 

    How can you use commas to join two independent sentences?

    • Add a comma

    • Add a comma and a semicolon

    • Just write them as one sentence

    • Add a comma and a coordinating conjunction

    Correct Answer
    A. Add a comma and a coordinating conjunction
    Explanation
    This is the main way that two independent phrases are combined.

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  • 9. 

    What is wrong with this sentence?"Alice was hesitant to go to the beach sand gets everywhere."

    • The two dependent clauses are not joined properly

    • The two independent clauses are not joined properly

    • Nothing

    Correct Answer
    A. The two independent clauses are not joined properly
    Explanation
    The two phrases need to be combined so they are not a run-on sentence.

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  • 10. 

    You only need a comma to join an independent phrase to a _________ phrase

    Correct Answer
    dependent
    Explanation
    Only a comma is needed between these phrases for it to become a grammatically sound sentence.

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