Punctuation Rules #1

Question 1

What is the Universal Comma Law?

Accepted Answer

Use a comma to show a natural pause and to create separation

Question 2

Choose the correct use of the comma to link independent clauses:

Accepted Answer

George's brother eats fish well, but George won't touch them.

Question 3

Commas are used to show natural pauses and create separation.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 4

Choose the correct use of the parenthetic comma:

Accepted Answer

James, who is 4 years old, likes to run.

Question 5

Choose the correct use of the parenthetic comma:

Accepted Answer

Jackson, a 9th grader, takes his shoes off in my room.

Question 6

Choose the correct use of the parenthetic comma:

Accepted Answer

Fruit salad, which isn't really salad, is my favorite.

Question 7

Independent Clause = Complete Sentence

Accepted Answer

True

Question 8

Choose the correct use of the serial comma:

Accepted Answer

The book is long, boring, and a classic.

Question 9

If you remove the parenthetic expression, you're left with a complete sentence.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 10

Choose the correct use of the comma to link independent clauses:

Accepted Answer

It's cold outside, yet I refuse to wear a coat.

Question 11

Choose the correct use of the serial comma:

Accepted Answer

Social media, video games, and TV will rot your brain.

Question 12

Choose the correct use of the parenthetic comma:

Accepted Answer

My fish, which is blue and gold, jumped out of his bowl.

Question 13

Choose the correct use of the comma to link independent clauses:

Accepted Answer

Sunshine streamed in, but I still felt cold.

Question 14

Choose the correct use of the comma to link independent clauses:

Accepted Answer

He likes to eat, and she likes to sleep.

Question 15

The serial comma is used with a series of 3 or more terms.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 16

When using the comma to link independent clauses, you don't need a conjunction.

Accepted Answer

False

Questions 16