Comma Usage Test: Identify The Error! Quiz

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Comma usage test: identify the error quiz. There are a lot of people who don’t use commas when they should and use them when they shouldn’t. In the quiz provided one is expected to test out what they know about the different uses of a comma. Give it a try and see if you can choose the sentence that has used the punctuation mark correctly. All the best as you tackle it!

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1.

Choose the correct use of commas.
- A.
  
  Animals, fish and plants, are all sensitive to weather changes
- B.
  
  Animals fish, and plants, are all sensitive to weather changes.
- C.
  
  Animals, fish, and plants are all sensitive to weather changes.
- D.
  
  Animals, fish, and plants, are all sensitive to weather changes.
Correct Answer
C. Animals, fish, and plants are all sensitive to weather changes.

Explanation
The correct answer is "Animals, fish, and plants are all sensitive to weather changes." The use of commas in this sentence is necessary to separate the items in the list (animals, fish, and plants) and to indicate that all three items are sensitive to weather changes.

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2.

Choose the correct use of commas.
- A.
  
  Oh, did you know that people can change weather?
- B.
  
  Oh did you know that people can change weather?
- C.
  
  Oh did you know, that people can change weather?
- D.
  
  Oh, did you know, that people can change weather?
Correct Answer
A. Oh, did you know that people can change weather?

Explanation
The correct answer is "Oh, did you know that people can change weather?" because the comma is used to separate the interjection "Oh" from the rest of the sentence. It is not necessary to use a comma after "know" because it is not separating two independent clauses.

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3.

Choose the correct use of commas.
- A.
  
  Sarah, can you go to the movies, tonight?
- B.
  
  Sarah can you go to the movies tonight?
- C.
  
  Sarah can you go to the movies, tonight?
- D.
  
  Sarah, can you go to the movies tonight?
Correct Answer
D. Sarah, can you go to the movies tonight?

Explanation
The correct answer is "Sarah, can you go to the movies tonight?" because the comma is used to set off the name "Sarah" as an interjection or to address someone directly.

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4.

Choose the correct use of commas.
- A.
  
  I have a fluffy, white cat.
- B.
  
  I have, a fluffy and white cat.
- C.
  
  I have a fluffy, white, cat.
- D.
  
  I have a fluffy, and white cat.
Correct Answer
A. I have a fluffy, white cat.

Explanation
The correct use of commas in this sentence is "I have a fluffy, white cat." The commas are used to separate two adjectives (fluffy and white) that are describing the cat.

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5.

Choose the correct use of commas.
- A.
  
  Sincerely, Tom,
- B.
  
  Sincerely, Tom
- C.
  
  Sincerely Tom,
- D.
  
  Sincerely Tom
Correct Answer
B. Sincerely, Tom

Explanation
The correct use of commas is "Sincerely, Tom". In this option, there is a comma after the word "Sincerely" to separate it from the name "Tom". The comma is used to indicate a pause or separation between the greeting and the name, which is a common convention in letter writing.

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6.

Choose the correct use of commas.
- A.
  
  Dear Rachel
- B.
  
  Dear Rachel,
- C.
  
  Dear, Rachel
- D.
  
  Dear, Rachel,
Correct Answer
B. Dear Rachel,

Explanation
The correct use of commas in this case is "Dear Rachel." The salutation in a letter should be written as "Dear" followed by the recipient's name, without any commas. The options "Dear Rachel," and "Dear, Rachel," both use incorrect comma placement.

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7.

Choose the correct use of commas.
- A.
  
  We, have planned however to wear animal costumes.
- B.
  
  We have planned, however to wear animal costumes.
- C.
  
  We have planned however to wear, animal costumes.
- D.
  
  We have planned, however, to wear animal costumes.
Correct Answer
D. We have planned, however, to wear animal costumes.

Explanation
The correct use of commas is "We have planned, however, to wear animal costumes." In this sentence, the commas are used to set off the word "however" as a parenthetical element, indicating a contrast or interruption in the sentence. The first comma separates "however" from the main clause, and the second comma sets off the infinitive phrase "to wear animal costumes."

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8.

Choose the correct use of commas.
- A.
  
  Oklahoma, became a state on November 16 1907.
- B.
  
  Oklahoma became a state on November, 16 1907.
- C.
  
  Oklahoma became a state on November 16, 1907.
- D.
  
  Oklahoma became a state on November 16 1907.
Correct Answer
C. Oklahoma became a state on November 16, 1907.

Explanation
The correct use of commas is to separate the day and year from the month in the date. Therefore, the correct answer is "Oklahoma became a state on November 16, 1907."

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9.

Choose the correct use of commas.
- A.
  
  48 S. Purcell Ave. Winchester, VA, 22601
- B.
  
  48 S. Purcell Ave. Winchester, VA 22601
- C.
  
  48 S. Purcell Ave. Winchester VA, 22601
- D.
  
  48 S. Purcell Ave. Winchester VA 22601
Correct Answer
B. 48 S. Purcell Ave. Winchester, VA 22601

Explanation
The correct answer is "48 S. Purcell Ave. Winchester, VA 22601". Commas are used to separate the city and state in an address.

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10.

Choose the correct use of commas.
- A.
  
  I am going to move to Orlando, Florida, on Friday.
- B.
  
  I, am going to move to Orlando Florida on Friday.
- C.
  
  I am going to move to Orlando Florida, on Friday.
- D.
  
  I am going to move to Orlando, Florida on Friday.
Correct Answer
A. I am going to move to Orlando, Florida, on Friday.

Explanation
The correct answer is "I am going to move to Orlando, Florida, on Friday." This is the correct use of commas because it separates the city and state (Orlando, Florida) with a comma and also separates the day (Friday) with another comma. This follows the standard rule of using commas to separate items in a series or to set off nonessential information.

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