12 Questions
A comma (,) is primarily used to separate items in a list of two or more.
False
An apostrophe (‘) is used to indicate possession and to show where letters have been omitted in a contraction.
True
A semi-colon is an example of a coordinating conjunction.
False
Using a comma before the word 'and' is necessary when it connects two independent clauses.
True
Correlative conjunctions are pairs of conjunctions that work together to connect ideas.
True
In the sentence 'I want either the cheesecake or the frozen hot chocolate.', 'either' is a subordinating conjunction.
False
Sentence connectors are used to link ideas from one sentence to the next and give coherence to paragraphs.
True
The woodwind section marched and played while everyone sang along.
False
Conjunctions are words that disconnect other words or groups of words in a sentence.
False
The acronym F.A.N.B.O.Y.S. is used to identify subordinating conjunctions.
False
Using 'and' shows contrast between two elements in a sentence.
False
The conjunction 'nor' is used to show positive choice.
False
This quiz covers the usage of commas and apostrophes, including their purpose in separating items in a list, connecting independent clauses, and setting off nonessential elements. Learn about standard punctuation rules for improved clarity and readability in sentences.
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