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Duplicate of Comma Rules
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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
after ditsy
after 1892 and slightly
in 1892 (1,892)
2
13500 people mostly teenagers called to buy tickets for the show. Where are commas needed?
In 13500 (13,500), after people, and after teenagers
after people and teenagers
after teenagers
In 13500 (13,500)
3
Many people went to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1976 to celebrate. Why are commas needed?
There is a date.
There is a large number.
There is a geographical name or address.
There is nonessential information.
4
At the party, we ate ham, potato salad, and corn on the cob. Why are commas needed?
There is a nonessential expression.
There are introductory words and a list.
There is a list.
There are introductory words.
5
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 direct address.
6
The tired, hungry baby screamed all night long because he was mad. Why are commas needed?
There is a nonessential expression.
There are two independent clauses.
There are introductory words.
There are equal adjectives.
7
Samuel, my great uncle, visited family in the Middle East. Why are commas needed?
There are two independent clauses.
There are introductory words.
There are introductory words.
There is an appositive phrase.
8
The teacher asked, "Is anyone going to the dance on June 1?" Why are commas needed?
There are numbers.
There are introductory words.
There is a date.
There is dialogue.
9
Over the last year Dad has been more cranky tired and forgetful. Where are commas needed?
after cranky
after year, cranky, and tired
after cranky and tired
after year
10
Three strange blind mice ran from the farmer so they could escape. Where are commas needed?
after strange and farmer
after blind and so
after so
after farmer
11
On October 31 2016 John ate too much candy so he got sick. Where are commas needed?
after 31, 2016, and candy
after 31 and 2016
after 31 and so
after 31 and candy
12
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 are introductory words.
There is dialogue.
13
I like to eat candy, to draw pictures, and to hike in the mountains. Why are commas needed?
There are equal adjectives.
There is a geographical location.
There are two or more independent clauses.
There is a list.
14
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 big number
There is a geographical name or address.
There is a nonessential expression.
15
On Saturday, April 15, my friend is getting married in Montana. Why are commas needed?
There is a list.
There is a date and introductory words.
There is a nonessential expression.
There is a geographical name.
