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Commas in a sentence

Quiz by Haley Akers

Grade 6
English Language Arts and Reading
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)

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  • Q1
    Which sentence correctly uses a comma to separate the introductory element?
    As soon as she arrived we started the movie.
    After the rain stopped, we saw a rainbow.
    When it was time to eat we set the table.
    We, went to the park after school.
    30s
    110.22.b.10.d.viii
  • Q2
    Which sentence uses a comma to correctly join two independent clauses with a transition word?
    She studied hard, therefore she passed the test.
    The movie was exciting; nevertheless we left early.
    It was raining; however, we decided to go for a walk.
    They wanted to play outside, but the playground was wet.
    30s
    110.22.b.10.d.viii
  • Q3
    Which sentence correctly uses commas to separate items in a series?
    We packed sandwiches apples and, cookies for the picnic.
    We packed sandwiches apples, and cookies for the picnic.
    We packed sandwiches, apples, and cookies for the picnic.
    We packed, sandwiches apples and cookies for the picnic.
    30s
    110.22.b.10.d.viii
  • Q4
    Which sentence correctly uses a comma to set off an introductory element?
    We, will go for a hike in the morning.
    In the morning we will go, for a hike.
    We will go for a hike, in the morning.
    In the morning, we will go for a hike.
    30s
    110.22.b.10.d.viii
  • Q5
    Which sentence correctly uses a comma before the conjunction in a compound sentence?
    We wanted to go to the beach but it, started to rain.
    We wanted, to go to the beach but it started to rain.
    We wanted to go to the beach, but it started to rain.
    We wanted to go to the beach but, it started to rain.
    30s
    110.22.b.10.d.viii
  • Q6
    Which sentence correctly uses a comma to separate the transition at the beginning?
    However the team continued to play, despite the rain.
    The team continued to play, however despite the rain.
    The team however, continued to play despite the rain.
    However, the team continued to play despite the rain.
    30s
    110.22.b.10.d.viii
  • Q7
    Which sentence correctly uses a comma to set off an introductory phrase?
    During the concert, the lights suddenly went out.
    The lights suddenly went out during the concert.
    During the concert the lights, suddenly went out.
    During, the concert the lights suddenly went out.
    30s
    110.22.b.10.d.viii

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