Comma Usage Quiz
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Which of the following sentences correctly uses a comma to separate items in a series?

  • She bought apples, oranges, and grapes.
  • She bought apples oranges and grapes.
  • She bought apples oranges, and grapes.
  • She bought apples, oranges and grapes. (correct)
  • In the sentence, 'After school, I went to the library,' which comma rule is being used?

  • Comma in a compound sentence.
  • Comma in a complex sentence.
  • Comma to separate items in a series.
  • Comma to set off introductory word or phrase. (correct)
  • Choose the sentence that correctly uses a comma to separate two independent clauses.

  • He loves to read books, he reads one every week.
  • He loves to read books he reads one every week.
  • He loves to read books, and he reads one every week.
  • He loves to read books; he reads one every week. (correct)
  • Which sentence follows the rule of using a comma to set off introductory words or phrases?

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    Which of the following sentences does NOT use a comma correctly?

    <p>The cat chased the mouse and caught it.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Commas in Sentences

    • Four sentences are provided, each testing a different comma rule.
    • The first sentence checks the use of commas to separate items in a series.
    • The second sentence examines the use of commas to set off nonessential clauses.
    • The third sentence evaluates the use of commas to separate two independent clauses.
    • The fourth sentence identifies the correct use of commas to set off introductory words or phrases.
    • The last sentence identifies incorrect comma usage.

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    Test your knowledge of comma usage with this quiz! From separating items in a series to setting off introductory words or phrases, see if you can choose the correct comma rule for each sentence. Challenge yourself and improve your punctuation skills!

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