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1
Punctuate correctly: Please will you take out the trash Josh.
Please, will you take out the trash Josh.
Please will you take out the trash Josh.
Please will you, take out the trash, Josh.
Please, will you take out the trash, Josh.
2
What school did Mrs. Butterfield, Mrs. Tohara and Mrs. Edwards graduate from?
UVU
USU
U of U
BYU
3
What killed many of Edgar Allen Poe's loved ones?
Heart Disease
Chicken Pox
Tuberculosis
Flu
4
Where does the comma(s) go: Sheldon who was a bit OCD lived with Leonard.
Sheldon, who was a bit OCD lived with Leonard.
Sheldon who was a bit OCD, lived with Leonard.
no comma
Sheldon, who was a bit OCD, lived with Leonard.
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When do you use a comma?
separating clauses from the main sentence
separating adjectives with colors
seperatring adjectives with numbers
separating needed information away from the subject
6
Punctuate correctly: First pour some flour into the bowl.
First pour some flour; into the bowl.
First pour some flour into the bowl.
First, pour some flour, into the bowl.
First, pour some flour into the bowl.
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Which comma is used as a DEPENDENT CLAUSE starter?
The shadows, which lurked from every corner, were spooky.
Kevin liked blue, but he also liked pink.
If I join the team, I will be happy.
Melanie, I want ice cream.
8
Josh waited for her to call she never did.
Josh waited for her to call ; she never did.
Josh waited for her to call she never did.
Josh waited for her to call, she never did.
Josh, waited for her to call, she never did.
9
Where does the comma go: Heather needed a sweater for it was cold outside.
Heather needed a sweater, for it was cold outside.
Heather needed a sweater for it was cold outside.
Heather, needed a sweater for it was cold outside.
Heather needed a sweater, for it was cold, outside.
10
Punctuate correctly: Proudly Dave showed his mom his report card.
Proudly Dave showed his mom, his report card.
Proudly, Dave showed his mom his report card.
Proudly Dave showed his mom his report card.
Proudly, Dave, showed his mom his report card.
11
Punctuate correct: The creepy babys smile was wild.
The creepy baby's smile was wild.
The creepy ba'bys smile was wild.
The creepy babys' smile was wild.
The creepy babys smile was wild.
12
Punctuate correctly: Emily put your suitcase in the closet.
Emily, put your suitcase in the closet.
Emily put your suitcase, in the closet.
Emily, put your suitcase, in the closet.
Emily put your suitcase in the closet.
13
Which type of comma is being used? Laughing at the clown, the little boy showed his joy.
dependent clause opener
comma of address
comma to separate two independent clauses
comma as an interrupter
14
Punctuate this correctly: Mike shouldn't buy the book he can borrow it from the library.
Mike, shouldn't buy the book, he can borrow it from the library.
Mike shouldn't buy the book; he can borrow it from the library.
Mike, shouldn't buy the book he can borrow it from the library.
Mike shouldn't buy the book, he can borrow it from the library.
15
Punctuate this correctly: They were ready for the rain they had umbrellas.
They were, ready for the rain, they had umbrellas.
They were ready for the rain they had umbrellas.
They were ready for the rain ; they had umbrellas.
They were ready for the rain, they had umbrellas.
16
Charles Dickens wrote the classic tale:
A Christmas Carol
The Raven
Tell-Tale Heart
The Bells
17
Which sentence uses the comma to CORRECTLY set off an interrupter ?
Molly, the girl who sits by me in math is very nice
Molly the girl who sits by me, in math, is very nice
Molly, the girl who sits by me in math, is very nice
Molly, the girl, who sits by me in math is very nice.
18
Punctuate correctly: Directed by the clerk Jen went to the back of the line.
Directed by the clerk, Jen, went to the back of the line.
Directed by the clerk Jen went, to the back of the line.
Directed by the clerk Jen went to the back of the line.
Directed by the clerk, Jen went to the back of the line.
19
The best way to your teacher's heart is:
get good grades
be nice to everyone
chocolate
be on time
20
Don't be a lazy ______ in life.
sloth
manatee
monkey
hedgehog
21
When you are speaking to someone, how do you use the comma of address?
Fred, will you, help with groceries?
Fred will you help, with groceries?
Fred, will you help with, groceries?
Fred, will you help with groceries?
22
Which commas with adjectives sentence is correct?
Belle had a blue, bouncy ball.
David ate a dark chocolate, delicious dessert.
Monica made mini magical muffins on Monday.
Jake like giant, juicy, Japanese apples.
23
Punctuate correctly: After a long night of gaming the boys were tired.
After a long night, of gaming the boys were tired
After a long night of gaming, the boys were tired.
no comma needed
After a long night of gaming the boys, were tired.
24
When using a comma with preposition openers, which sentence is the most correct:
In the fall after Halloween, we have a lot of candy.
In the fall after Halloween we have a lot, of candy.
In the fall, after Halloween, we have a lot of candy.
In, the fall, after Halloween, we have a lot of candy.
25
Punctuate correctly: Looking for the answer Josh scanned his notes.
Looking for the answer Josh scanned his notes.
Looking, for the answer, Josh scanned his notes.
Looking for the answer, Josh scanned his notes.
Looking for the answer, Josh, scanned his notes.
26
What is Mrs. Tohara's favorite super villain ?
Joker
Lex Luthor
Loki
catwoman
27
Where does the comma go: Patricia doesn't drink milk and she doesn't eat butter either.
Patricia doesn't drink milk and she doesn't eat butter, either.
Patricia doesn't drink milk, and she doesn't eat butter either.
Patricia, doesn't drink milk and she doesn't eat butter either.
Patricia doesn't drink, milk, and she doesn't eat butter either.
28
Commas with quotes: "I ran home" said Sara "when it started to rain."
"I ran home," said Sara "when it started to rain."
"I ran home," said Sara, "when it started to rain."
"I ran home" ,said Sara, "when it started to rain."
"I ran home" said Sara, "when it started to rain."
29
What is Mrs. Tohara's favorite goodie?
Licorice
Rice Krispie Treats
Candy Bar
Cookie
30
Punctuate correctly: Staying up too late Ted went a little crazy.
Staying up too late Ted, went a little crazy.
Staying up, too late, Ted went a little crazy.
Staying up too late Ted went a little crazy.
Staying up too late, Ted went a little crazy.
31
Where does the comma go: I can't whistle nor can I sing.
I can't whistle, nor can I sing.
I can't whistle, nor, can I sing.
I, can't whistle nor can I sing.
I can't whistle nor can I sing.
32
Punctuate correctly: Maverick a popular gas station has my favorite treat.
Maverick, a popular gas station has, my favorite treat.
Maverick, a popular gas station has my favorite treat.
Maverick, a popular gas station, has my favorite treat.
Maverick a popular gas station, has my favorite treat.
33
Punctuate correctly: "I believe" Jack said "you are right."
"I believe" Jack said, "you are right."
"I believe," Jack said, "you are right."
"I believe" Jack said "you are right."
"I believe," Jack said "you are right."
34
Punctuate correctly: "Yesterday" Jen said "I had a weird dream."
"Yesterday," Jen said, "I had a weird dream."
"Yesterday" Jen said, "I had a weird dream."
"Yesterday" Jen, said "I had a weird dream."
"Yesterday," Jen said "I had a weird dream."
35
Where does the comma go: Maria was thirsty so she drank some water.
Maria, was thirsty so she drank some water.
Maria was thirsty, so, she drank some water.
Maria was thirsty, so she drank some water.
Maria was thirsty so she drank, some water.
36
Punctuate correctly: Scared by the dog Heidi ran away.
Scared by the dog, Heidi ran away.
Scared, by the dog, Heidi ran away.
Scared by the dog, Heidi, ran away.
Scared by the dog Heidi ran away.
37
Punctuate correctly: Her sons bedrooms were a mess!
Her sons bedroom's were a mess!
Her sons bedrooms were a mess!
Her son's bedrooms were a mess!
Her sons' bedrooms were a mess!
38
Punctuate correctly: Through the vast jungle a tiger stalks its prey.
Through the vast jungle, a tiger, stalks its prey.
Through the vast jungle, a tiger stalks its prey.
Through the vast jungle a tiger stalks its prey.
Through the vast jungle a tiger stalks, its prey.
39
If an adverb clause(AAAWWUBBIS) opens a sentence, where does the comma go?
If, I get a good grade I will be happy
If, I get a good grade, I will be happy.
If I get a good grade, I will be happy
If, I get a good grade, I will, be happy
40
Punctuate correctly: Mr. Browns marker was missing.
Mr. Browns marker's were missing.
Mr. Browns markers were missing.
Mr. Browns' markers were missing.
Mr. Brown's marker were missing.
41
Punctuate correctly: Finally the bell rang and it was time to go home.
Finally the bell rang, and it was time to go home.
Finally the bell rang and it was time to go home.
Finally, the bell rang and it was time to go home.
Finally, the bell rang, and it was time to go home.
42
What is Mrs. Tohara's favorite summer pass-time?
camping
boating
site-seeing
scrap-booking
43
Punctuate correctly: My teacher reported "Today we are having a quiz."
My teacher reported ",Today we are having a quiz."
My teacher reported "Today we are having a quiz."
My teacher reported, "Today we are having a quiz."
My teacher, reported "Today we are having a quiz."
44
Where does the comma(s) go? The ghost that haunted my closet was named Ed.
The ghost, that haunted my closet was named Ed.
no comma
The ghost that haunted my closet, was named Ed.
The ghost, that haunted my closet, was named Ed.
45
Where should the comma go: Macey loved cats yet she liked dogs more.
Macey loved cats yet she liked dogs, more.
Macey loved, cats yet she liked dogs more.
no comma
Macey loved cats, yet she liked dogs more.
46
Which sentence uses a comma to connect two independent clauses?
Jackie, the head cheerleader, was fabulous.
John, will you come over here?
I walked home, and Mom was there waiting for me.
After the game, we went out for ice cream.
47
What is Mrs. Butterfield's dog's name?
Maya
Mexico
Sephora
Yucatan
48
Punctuate this correctly: It was cold outside she put on a sweater.
It was cold outside; she put on a sweater.
It was cold outside, she put on a sweater.
It was cold, outside she put, on a sweater.
It was cold outside she put on a sweater.
49
The AAAWWUBBIS is made up of:
prepositions
nouns
verbs
adverbs
50
Punctuate correctly: Take the dog for a walk Megan because he needs to be outside.
Take the dog for a walk Megan, because he needs to be outside.
Take the dog for a walk, Megan because he needs to be outside.
Take the dog for a walk Megan because he needs to be outside.
Take the dog for a walk, Megan, because he needs to be outside.
51
How many children does Mrs. Butterfield have?
3
4
2
5
52
Where does the comma(s) go? Screaming in fright the people exited the burning building.
Screaming in fright the people exited the burning, building.
Screaming in fright, the people exited the burning building.
Screaming in fright the people exited, the burning building.
Screaming, in fright, the people exited the burning building
53
What is Mrs. Butterfield's favorite soda?
Coca Cola
Dr. Pepper
Mountain Dew
Pepsi
54
Punctuate correctly: Don't look at the sun Rachel.
Don't look at the sun Rachel.
Don't, look at the sun Rachel.
Don't look at the sun, Rachel.
Don't look, at the sun, Rachel.
55
What month was Ms. Mayans married in?
January
April
November
August
56
Punctuate correctly: Walking along the ocean Alia felt happy.
Walking along the ocean, Alia felt happy.
Walking along, the ocean, Alia felt happy.
Walking along the ocean Alia felt happy.
Walking, along the ocean, Alia felt happy.
57
Punctuate correctly: Sara will you please call your mom.
Sara, will you please, call your mom.
Sara will you please call your, mom.
Sara will you please call your mom.
Sara, will you please call your mom.
58
Punctuate correctly: She ran home after I called her.
She ran home after I called her.
She ran home after I called, her.
She, ran home after I called her.
She ran home, after I called her.
59
Punctuate correctly:
personifcation
metaphor
hyperbole
simile
60
Katie said "The dog ate off the table."
Katie said "The dog ate off the table."
Katie said, "The dog ate off the table."
Katie, said, "The dog ate off the table."
Katie, said "The dog ate off the table."
61
Punctuate correctly: Max wanted to eat pizza cookies and cake.
Max, wanted to eat pizza cookies and cake.
Max wanted to eat pizza, cookies, and cake.
Max wanted to eat pizza cookies, and cake.
Max wanted to eat pizza, cookies and cake.
62
Where does the comma go: Sam was tired and had a headache.
Sam, was tired and had a headache.
Sam was tired, and, had a headache.
Sam was tired, and had a headache.
Sam was tired and had a headache.
63
When do you NOT use a comma?
when directly addressing someone
when you have a dependent clause opener
when your sentence has needed information
when you have an interrupting clause in your sentence
64
Punctuate this correctly: In the darkness near the forest a witch lived.
In the darkness, near the forest, a witch lived.
In the darkness near the forest, a witch lived.
In the darkness near the forest a witch lived.
In the darkness near the forest a witch, lived.
65
When using commas with adjectives, when CAN you use one?
adjs that are NOT colors, numbers, possessives, or propers
with colors
with numbers
with Proper Adjectives
66
Punctuate correctly: "I need a treat" the dog begged with sad eyes.
"I need a treat," the dog begged with sad eyes.
"I need, a treat," the dog begged with sad eyes.
"I need a treat" , the dog begged with sad eyes.
"I need a treat" the dog begged with sad eyes.
67
Where does the comma go: Juan was sick so he stayed home from school
Juan was sick so he stayed home from school
Juan, was sick so he stayed home from school
Juan was sick, so he stayed home from school
Juan, was sick, so he stayed home from school
68
Punctuate correctly: "I will not go" said Peter.
"I will not go." said Peter.
"I will not go," said, Peter.
"No I will not go" said, Peter.
"I will not go," said Peter.
69
Punctuate correctly: The cakes flavor was super delicious.
The cake's' flavor was super delicious.
The cakes' flavor was super delicious.
The cake's flavor was super delicious.
The cakes flavor was super delicious.
70
The color of the carpet is:
blue
brown
green
red
71
Punctuate this correctly: Tom lifted weights and increased his workout.
Tom lifted weights and increased his workout.
Tom, lifted weights and increased his workout.
Tom lifted weights, and increased his workout.
Tom, lifted weights, and increased his workout.
