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Students will correctly identify proper comma usage in sentences.

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Commas

Question 1 of 10

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Which sentence contains correct punctuation?

Select one or more of the following:

  • I went to the store and I bought a gallon of milk.

  • The butter was on sale, so I bought three of them.

  • The tomatoes were ripe but, the bananas were a little too green.

Explanation

Question 2 of 10

1

Which sentence contains correct punctuation?

Select one of the following:

  • Although, I was hungry I waited for dinner.

  • After the movie we went to the mall.

  • Feeling sleepy, I headed to bed.

Explanation

Question 3 of 10

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Which sentence contains correct punctuation?

Select one of the following:

  • However there was no reward, for his actions.

  • Instead, we'd like to visit the zoo.

  • But it was all done in good faith.

Explanation

Question 4 of 10

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Which sentence contains correct punctuation?

Select one of the following:

  • The teacher who was really wonderful got an award for her services.

  • The student, who participated in sports won a trophy.

  • The chef, who made an amazing cake, won the competition.

Explanation

Question 5 of 10

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Which sentence contains correct punctuation?

Select one of the following:

  • Yes, I'd like some tea.

  • Sure that sounds, fun.

  • I'd enjoy that as well.

Explanation

Question 6 of 10

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Which sentence contains correct punctuation?

Select one of the following:

  • She walked to school because she'd missed the bus.

  • He mowed the neighbor's lawn, because he needed money.

  • She was willing to help because, she had some free time.

Explanation

Question 7 of 10

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Which sentence contains correct punctuation?

Select one of the following:

  • He was good at math, science and history.

  • She was a skilled writer, baker, and, skateboarder.

  • The teacher assigned art, history, and music for homework.

Explanation

Question 8 of 10

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Which type of sentence ALWAYS requires a comma?

Select one of the following:

  • Simple

  • Compound

  • Complex

Explanation

Question 9 of 10

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Which is a good way to find missing commas?

Select one of the following:

  • Read it aloud, and listen for natural pauses.

  • Place them right before every "and" in a sentence.

  • Use them to separate words that are really long.

Explanation

Question 10 of 10

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What is an "oxford comma?"

Select one of the following:

  • The last comma at the end of a list of three or more things.

  • The comma that separates compound sentences.

  • The first comma in a complex sentence.

Explanation