Section G: More Comma Rules (Quiz)

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Add commas where necessary in the following sentences. Some sentences may not need commas.

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1.

The principal said “We’ll start the day with a program in the gym.”
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  The principal said, “We’ll start the day with a program in the gym.”
Correct Answer
A. The principal said, “We’ll start the day with a program in the gym.”

Explanation
The given answer is correct because it accurately restates the principal's statement. The principal stated that they will begin the day with a program in the gym, and the answer correctly quotes this statement.

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2.

“Everybody take a seat” a woman requested.
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  “Everybody take a seat,” a woman requested.
Correct Answer
A. “Everybody take a seat,” a woman requested.

Explanation
The correct answer is "“Everybody take a seat,” a woman requested." This is because the sentence is a direct quotation, and in written English, direct quotations are typically enclosed in quotation marks. Additionally, the punctuation is correct with the comma placed before the closing quotation mark.

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3.

“Quiet!” yelled a man that none of us knew.
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  “Quiet!” yelled a man that none of us knew.
Correct Answer
A. “Quiet!” yelled a man that none of us knew.

Explanation
The given sentence is a direct quotation. It is indicated by the use of quotation marks and the reporting verb "yelled." The speaker of the quote is a man who is unknown to all of us. He is demanding silence by shouting the word "Quiet!" twice.

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4.

Jeremy is going to talk about good causes to donate to; Tim how much to donate; and Karen when your donations are due.
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  Jeremy is going to talk about good causes to donate to; Tim, how much to donate; and Karen, when your donations are due.
Correct Answer
A. Jeremy is going to talk about good causes to donate to; Tim, how much to donate; and Karen, when your donations are due.

Explanation
The correct answer is a restatement of the given sentence. It correctly lists the order in which Jeremy, Tim, and Karen will be discussing the topics related to donations. The answer ensures clarity by using proper punctuation and capitalization for the names of the individuals involved in the discussion.

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5.

Whenever the cat scratches Mom puts it outside.
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  Whenever the cat scratches, Mom puts it outside.
Correct Answer
A. Whenever the cat scratches, Mom puts it outside.

Explanation
This sentence is a conditional statement that states a cause and effect relationship. It implies that every time the cat scratches, Mom's response is to put it outside. The word "whenever" indicates that this action occurs consistently and repeatedly.

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6.

After Grandma died her hair looked so soft.
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  After Grandma died, her hair looked so soft.
Correct Answer
A. After Grandma died, her hair looked so soft.

Explanation
The correct answer is "After Grandma died, her hair looked so soft." This is because the sentence is describing how Grandma's hair appeared after her death, indicating a cause-and-effect relationship between her death and the softness of her hair. The use of a comma after "died" helps to separate the two clauses and make the sentence clearer.

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7.

Norm had a dream about castles; Ted wolves; and Sarah sail boats.
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  Norm had a dream about castles; Ted, wolves; and Sarah, sail boats.
Correct Answer
A. Norm had a dream about castles; Ted, wolves; and Sarah, sail boats.

Explanation
The correct answer is "Norm had a dream about castles; Ted, wolves; and Sarah, sail boats." The answer is correct because it accurately reflects the given information. The sentence states that Norm had a dream about castles, Ted had a dream about wolves, and Sarah had a dream about sail boats. The use of commas after the names Ted and Sarah helps to separate their respective dreams, making the sentence clear and grammatically correct.

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8.

“May I call you tonight?” he asked her.
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  “May I call you tonight?” he asked her.
Correct Answer
A. “May I call you tonight?” he asked her.
9.

She blushed and replied “I guess so.”
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  She blushed and replied, “I guess so.”
Correct Answer
A. She blushed and replied, “I guess so.”

Explanation
The correct answer is "She blushed and replied, 'I guess so.'" because it correctly uses quotation marks to indicate the direct speech of the character. The comma is placed inside the quotation marks to separate the dialogue from the attribution.

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10.

“I’ll call after 8 then” he finished.
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  “I’ll call after 8 then,” he finished.
Correct Answer
A. “I’ll call after 8 then,” he finished.

Explanation
The correct answer is the second option, "I'll call after 8 then," he finished. The reason is that the sentence is a dialogue, and when a person finishes speaking, their statement should end with a comma before the closing quotation mark. This punctuation rule is used to separate the dialogue from the attribution or action tag, which in this case is "he finished."

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Section G: More Comma Rules (Quiz)

The principal said “We’ll start the day with a program in the gym.”

“Everybody take a seat” a woman requested.

“Quiet!” yelled a man that none of us knew.

Jeremy is going to talk about good causes to donate to; Tim how much to donate; and Karen when your donations are due.

Whenever the cat scratches Mom puts it outside.

After Grandma died her hair looked so soft.

Norm had a dream about castles; Ted wolves; and Sarah sail boats.

“May I call you tonight?” he asked her.

She blushed and replied “I guess so.”

“I’ll call after 8 then” he finished.