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Comma Sense!

Quiz by Jaime

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  • Q1
    Commas should be used to separate items in a series.
    False
    True
    60s
  • Q2
    Where should a comma be placed in a compound sentence (two independent sentences)?
    Before a FANBOY
    After the first noun
    Before the last word of the sentence
    No comma is needed
    60s
  • Q3
    The girls laughed, and cheered during Spirit Day. Is this comma necessary?
    Yes!
    No!
    60s
  • Q4
    A comma should separate a subject and a verb: The mascot, raised her spirit stick.
    False!
    True!
    60s
  • Q5
    What type of introductory elements should commas follow?
    All of these
    An introductory participle/participial phrase (ex Excited for the cheering)
    An infinitive phrase (ex To begin)
    An introductory prepositional phrase (ex At the beginning of lunch)
    60s
  • Q6
    In this sentence, why is the comma there? Mrs. Buras, may we begin cheering now?
    follows a participle
    follows a noun of direct address
    follows the subject
    follows an introductory phrase
    60s
  • Q7
    Nonessential elements (appositive, adjective clauses, etc. not necessary to the meaning of the sentence) should be set off by commas.
    True!
    False!
    60s
  • Q8
    Why are commas present in the following sentences? First, we decide on our theme. Then, the Board creates the costumes. Finally, we cheer our loudest!
    follow transition words
    follow names
    follow adverbs
    follow subjects
    60s
  • Q9
    Special comma rules exist for dates, the greeting/closing of letters, and names.
    Yes!
    Nope!
    60s
  • Q10
    Where should the comma be placed in the following direct quotation? The mascot screamed "Take off your hats to Carmel" and we finished our Spirit Day beautifully!
    After 'Carmel'
    After 'mascot'
    After 'screamed' and 'Carmel'
    After 'screamed'
    60s

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