Punctuation: Practice Test On Commas! Trivia Quiz

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Punctuation: Practice Test On Commas! Trivia Quiz - Quiz

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!

Questions and Answers

1.

Which of the following is an acceptable time to use a comma?
- A.
  
  Separating elements in a list
- B.
  
  You would take a breath there if you were speaking the sentence aloud
- C.
  
  You haven't used one yet in the sentance
- D.
  
  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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2.

Both "Tom ran across the field in record time" and "with only one shoe" are independent phrases
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
"with only one shoe" cannot stand on its own and is, therefore, a dependent phrase.

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3.

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"
- A.
  
  Only a comma
- B.
  
  Nothing
- C.
  
  A comma and a coordinating conjunction
- D.
  
  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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4.

What is wrong with this sentence?"Alice was hesitant to go to the beach sand gets everywhere."
- A.
  
  The two dependent clauses are not joined properly
- B.
  
  The two independent clauses are not joined properly
- C.
  
  Nothing
Correct Answer
B. 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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5.

How can you use commas to join two independent sentences?
- A.
  
  Add a comma
- B.
  
  Add a comma and a semicolon
- C.
  
  Just write them as one sentence
- D.
  
  Add a comma and a coordinating conjunction
Correct Answer
D. Add a comma and a coordinating conjunction

Explanation
This is the main way that two independent phrases are combined.

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6.

Which of the following is not a coordinating conjunction?
- A.
  
  So
- B.
  
  While
- C.
  
  And
- D.
  
  Yet
Correct Answer
B. While

Explanation
"while" is not a part of FANBOYS.

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7.

Which of the following is a coordinating conjunction?
- A.
  
  But
- B.
  
  Or
- C.
  
  Nor
- D.
  
  For
- E.
  
  All of the above
- F.
  
  None of the above
Correct Answer
E. All of the above

Explanation
All four belong in the FANBOYS acronym.

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8.

True or False: the only way to combine two independent clause is to splice then using a comma.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
To use a comma, you also need to use a coordinating conjunction.

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9.

Which of the following could you use to combine two independent phrases
- A.
  
  ,
- B.
  
  , but
- C.
  
  While
- D.
  
  , and
- E.
  
  Both B and D
Correct Answer
E. Both B and D

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

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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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Punctuation: Practice Test On Commas! Trivia Quiz

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

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

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"

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

How can you use commas to join two independent sentences?

Which of the following is not a coordinating conjunction?

Which of the following is a coordinating conjunction?

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

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

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