13 Questions
What is the so-called serial comma also known as?
Oxford comma
Which punctuation mark is used to set off the elements of a series, including the last two?
Comma
In which scenario should the comma be omitted when setting off introductory elements?
When the introductory element is brief and nicely balanced
When should a comma and a coordinating conjunction be used to separate two independent clauses?
When the clauses are brief and nicely balanced
What happens if the so-called serial comma is not used in a series of items?
The series becomes unclear and ambiguous
Which punctuation mark is used to separate two independent clauses when they are brief and nicely balanced?
Semicolon
According to the English House of Commas, when should a comma be used to separate coordinate adjectives?
When the adjectives can be rearranged with 'and' between them
In which of the following sentences should a comma be used according to the English House of Commas?
After days of non-stop rain the sun finally emerged
According to the English House of Commas, when should a comma be used to set off quoted language?
When quoting a conversation between two or more people
Which of the following would be considered a parenthetical element according to the English House of Commas?
Added information that can be removed from a sentence without changing its meaning
Based on the English House of Commas, when should a comma be used to separate states and countries, years (in a full date), titles, etc.?
When setting off specific elements like states, countries, and years
In which sentence should a comma be used according to the English House of Commas?
"Do you need any help" she asked softly
According to the English House of Commas, when should a comma be used to separate coordinate adjectives?
When the adjectives describe different aspects of the same thing
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