Question 1

Which of the following uses correct comma usage?

Accepted Answer

Sheila went to the store, and she bought milk.

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Sheila went to the store, bought milk.

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Sheila went to the store ate bought milk.

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Sheila went to the store and, bought milk.

Question 2

Which of the following correctly uses a comma after an introductory phrase?

Accepted Answer

After finishing her lunch, Sarah went for a walk in the park.

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After finishing her lunch Sarah, went for a walk in the park.

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After finishing, her lunch Sarah went for a walk in the park.

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After finishing her lunch Sarah went for a walk in the park.

Question 3

Which of the following uses correct comma placement in a series?

Accepted Answer

I bought apples, bananas, and oranges at the grocery store.

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I bought apples, bananas, and oranges, at the grocery store.

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I bought apples bananas and oranges at the grocery store.

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I bought apples, bananas and, oranges at the grocery store.

Question 4

Which of the following uses correct comma usage to set off a nonrestrictive clause?

Accepted Answer

The dog, which was wearing a red collar, chased its tail.

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The dog which was wearing a red collar, chased its tail.

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The dog which was wearing a red collar chased its tail.

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The dog which, was wearing a red collar chased its tail.

Question 5

Which of the following uses commas correctly to separate items in a date?

Accepted Answer

The conference will be held on May 15, 2022, in New York City.

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The conference will be held on May, 15, 2022, in New York City.

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The conference will be held on May 15 2022 in New York City.

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The conference will be held on May 15 2022, in New York City.

Question 6

Which of the following uses correct comma usage in a compound sentence?

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I enjoy hiking, and my brother likes swimming.

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I enjoy hiking and my brother, likes swimming.

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I enjoy hiking and my brother likes swimming.

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I enjoy hiking and, my brother likes swimming.

Question 7

Which of the following sentences uses an appositive phrase correctly?

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My friend, a talented pianist, performed a beautiful concert last night.

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My friend a talented pianist performed a beautiful concert last night.

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My friend a talented pianist performed, a beautiful concert last night.

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My friend a talented pianist performed, a beautiful concert, last night.

Question 8

Which of the following is an example of an appositive phrase?

Accepted Answer

John, the professor, taught the class.

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John, the professor taught, the class.

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John, the professor taught, the class.

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John the professor taught the class.

Question 9

Which of the following correctly uses a comma to separate two independent clauses?

Accepted Answer

He went to the store, and she stayed at home.

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He went to the store and she stayed at, home.

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He went to the store and, she stayed at home.

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He went to the store and she stayed at home.

Question 10

Which of the following sentences uses a non-essential clause correctly?

Accepted Answer

My dog, who loves to chase squirrels, is very energetic.

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Those shoes that are on sale are my size.

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Sheila, who is my best friend, is coming over tonight.

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The book that I bought was very interesting.

Question 11

Which of the following sentences correctly uses a comma with a non-essential clause?

Accepted Answer

The restaurant, which is located downtown, has the best pizza.

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He visited London where he saw Big Ben.

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Sheila is my best friend and loves to bake.

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I like cats that are fluffy.

Question 12

Which of the following is a correct sentence starting with a subordinate conjunction?

Accepted Answer

Although it was raining, she decided to go for a walk.

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Because he was tired, I went to bed early.

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While she was cooking, the phone rang.

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If you study hard, you will pass the exam.

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