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An English Punctuation Quiz to review comma rules
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1
"Columbus discovered America in 1892" said my slightly ditsy sister. Where are commas needed?
after 1892 and slightly
after ditsy
in 1892 (1,892)
after 1892
2
The professor said, "Class, please turn to page 1236 in your text." Why are commas needed?
There are introductory words and a long number.
There are introductory words and a quotation.
There is a long number and a quotation.
There is a quotation and a question.
3
The tired, hungry baby screamed all night long because he was mad. Why are commas needed?
There are equal adjectives.
There are introductory words.
There are two independent clauses.
There is a nonessential expression.
4
Three strange blind mice ran from the farmer so they could escape. Where are commas needed?
after strange and farmer
after farmer
after so
after blind and so
5
Over 14,000 young people went to the concert at Arco Arena on Saturday. Why are commas needed?
There are two independent clauses
There is a nonessential expression.
There is a big number
There is a geographical name or address.
6
My father said he was tired, so he took a nap. Why are commas needed?
There are two independent clauses.
There are equal adjectives.
There is dialogue.
There are introductory words.
7
Many people went to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1976 to celebrate. Why are commas needed?
There is a geographical name or address.
There is a date.
There is a large number.
There is nonessential information.
8
On October 31 2016 John ate too much candy so he got sick. Where are commas needed?
after 31 and 2016
after 31, 2016, and candy
after 31 and candy
after 31 and so
9
On Saturday, April 15, my friend is getting married in Montana. Why are commas needed?
There is a geographical name.
There is a list.
There is a nonessential expression.
There is a date.
10
I like to eat candy, to draw pictures, and to hike in the mountains. Why are commas needed?
There are two or more independent clauses.
There are equal adjectives.
There is a geographical location.
There is a list.
11
13500 people mostly teenagers called to buy tickets for the show. Where are commas needed?
after people and teenagers
In 13500 (13,500), after people, and after teenagers
after teenagers
In 13500 (13,500)
12
At the party, we ate ham, potato salad, and corn on the cob. Why are commas needed?
There is a list.
There are introductory words and a list.
There is a nonessential expression.
There are introductory words.
13
Over the last year Dad has been more cranky tired and forgetful. Where are commas needed?
after year, cranky, and tired
after cranky
after year
after cranky and tired
14
The teacher asked, "Is anyone going to the dance on June 1?" Why are commas needed?
There is dialogue.
There is a date.
There are numbers.
There are introductory words.
15
Samuel, my great uncle, visited family in the Middle East. Why are commas needed?
There are two independent clauses.
There is a nonessential expression.
There are introductory words.
There are introductory words.
