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1
Use commas after introductory clauses, phrases, or words that come before the ______ clause.
first
main
last
secondary
2
Choose the correct punctuation of the sentence. (commas with introductory words)
In the back of the closet Jared noticed, a small door.
In the back of the closet, Jared noticed a small door.
In the back of the closet Jared, noticed a small door.
3
Which sentence below shows comma rule: commas around non-essential elements
In the evening, Mark, my best friend, eats alone.
Harry, you are not cool!
Tom, Ted, and Tim walked to the store.
4
Which of these sentences makes the most sense? (uses commas well)
Outside the school, was having a Wildcats celebration.
Outside, the school was having a Wildcats celebration.
Outside the school was having a Wildcats celebration.
5
Which Introductory Comma is correct?
Yes Mr. Smith, was looking forward to the game in NY.
Yes Mr. Smith was looking forward to the game in NY.
Yes, Mr. Smith was looking forward to the game in NY.
6
Use commas to separate items in a list of three or more
Jamie wants to visit Ireland, Scotland and Wales
Kelly eats pie.
He didn't do the laundry, the homework, or the dishes.
7
Use this mark to set off nonessential elements in a sentence.
semicolon
comma
dash
colon
8
Do not use commas to set off essential elements of the sentence, such as clauses beginning with
however
which
that
because
9
Use commas to separate clauses when they are joined by a fanboy
Sally had five dollars, but she didn't want to spend it.
If we don't misbehave, we can go to the zoo.
I have to clean my room, walk the dog, and eat the candy.
10
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
No the Egyptians were not just farmers.
No the Egyptians were not just, farmers.
No, the Egyptians were not just farmers.
11
Which rule includes commas separating three or more elements in a sentence?
comma with a little conjunction
commas in a series
comma for contrast
12
One of the rules for commas that separate requires commas to be used...
to separate three or more items in a series (row)
in dates and addresses
Nothing.
13
What is the correct example of using commas with introductory words?
All examples are correct!
No, We won't be late.
Jumping up, Carlotta grabbed the ball.
14
Use this mark to set off an introductory clause.
semicolon
quotation marks
colon
comma
15
Which of these words cannot be an introductory word?
Hey
To
Therefore
Although
16
Use a comma to separate introductory elements from the rest of a sentence.
Crayons, candy canes, and bottlecaps.
No answer.
Please sir, may I have some more?
17
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
While he was alive the king, had his picture painted.
While he was alive the king had his picture painted.
While he was alive, the king had his picture painted.
18
Which sentence shows comma rule: commas after introductory words, phrases, and dep. clauses
The girl, shaking in fear, cried all evening.
Since I am older, I can vote.
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True or false... You should always add a comma after introductory elements.
I don't know.
True, you have to add a comma after the introduction.
False, you only put a comma when listing items.
