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Comma Rules & Other Punctuation
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Comma, colon, semicolon, & period rules
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1
There are some cases where commas aren't needed after interruptions.
True
False
2
Which punctuation should be added after "Santa Fe?" "I am going to Santa Fe over spring break."
Semicolon
Colon
Comma
No punctuation required
3
Which of the following punctuation should be used? Ruby Tuesday patrols the hallways she may eat misbehaving students.
Comma after "hallways"
Semicolon after "hallways"
Period after "patrols"
Colon after "she"
4
Why does the comma go after "vegetable?" "My brother thinks that mac 'n' cheese is a vegetable, and we eat it every day.
Rule #1: Comma in a series/list
Rule #6: Comma after introductory phrase/clause
Rule #13: Commas offsetting appositives
Rule #11: Comma between independent clauses
5
Periods' usage include ending sentences, marking abbreviations, and denoting numbers or letters in a list
True
False
6
Where should comma(s) be placed? "The language arts exam by the way will be a breeze if you prepare ahead of time."
After "exam" & "way"
After "arts" & "way"
After "breeze"
After "way" & "breeze"
7
The houses include Thor, Valkyrie, Valhalla, Odin, Skald, and Dragon.
comma separating grammatically unnecessary info
comma between independent clauses
comma after intro element
comma in a series/list
8
Mrs. Proske, the best VMS director ever, keeps a bowl of candy in her office.
comma after intro element
comma between independent clauses
comma in a series/list
comma separating grammatically unnecessary info
9
For which purpose are semicolons not used?
Conjoining independent clauses without a FANBOYS
Connecting independent and dependent clauses
Separating parts of a series when commas are already present
Separating long, complicated parts of a compound sentence
10
Why should a comma be placed after "downtown?" "Located downtown, St. Paul Fish Company is supposedly haunted."
Rule #2: Commas introducing items in a list
Rule #4: Commas offsetting introductory words
Rule #5: Commas offsetting introductory phrases
Rule #3: Commas separating adjectives of equal rank
11
Why should a comma be placed after "me?" Mr. Owen has often said to me "bears are the world's best animal."
Rule #11: Commas joining independent clauses
Rule #10: Commas offsetting dialogue
Rule #3: Commas separating equal rank adjectives
Secret Rule: Commas offsetting any information about bears
12
Commas always separate a person's name or title from the rest of the sentence
True
False
13
There are two famous productions that use a male actor to play a woman, "Hairspray" and "CC."
comma in a series/list
comma between independent clauses
comma after intro element
comma separating grammatically unnecessary info
14
Where should the comma be placed? "Exhausted Santa reached the last house on the block."
After "reached"
After "Santa"
After "house"
After "Exhausted"
15
Why are commas after "dashing" & "sleigh?" "Dashing in snow, riding a sleigh, and laughing all the way is tiring."
Rule #6: Commas offsetting appositives
Rule #11: Commas between independent clauses
Rule #10: Commas offsetting dialogue
Rule #1: Commas in a series/list
16
Scrooge learns it's still Christmas Day, and he races into the street to celebrate.
comma after intro element
comma separating grammatically unnecessary info
comma in a series/list
comma between independent clauses
17
Where should the commas go? "Dr. Doofenshmirtz the evil scientist who went to prison set a playtpus on fire."
After "Doofenshmirtz" & "prison"
After "Doofenshmirtz" & "scientist"
Haha, look it's Perry the Platypus
After "scientist" & "prison"
18
Where should a comma be placed? Mr. Owen wouldn't you love a new lightsaber for your birthday?
After "love"
After "new"
After "lightsaber"
After "Mr. Owen
19
Why do commas follow "8A" & Mr. Owen." Homeroom 8A, led by Sr. Ibtihaj and Mr. Owen, is clearly the best.
Commas offset non-essential clauses
Commas conjoin independent clauses
Commas separate items in a series/list
comma separating grammatically unnecessary info
20
Why should commas follow "Fred" & "Scrooge?" The actor played Fred, young Scrooge, and other small roles in the play.
Rule #8: Commas offsetting a direct address
Rule #4: Commas offsetting introductory words
Rule #13: Commas offsetting appositives
Rule #1: Comma in a series/list
21
Where should the comma go in this sentence? "Once Luke has defeated the Emperor he can relax."
After "he"
comma separating grammatically unnecessary info
After "defeated"
After "Emperor"
22
What punctuation should follow "groceries?" Ruby, make sure to not eat these specific groceries eggs, butter, & bagels.
Semicolon
Period
Comma
Colon
