Grammar Quiz #1 - Commas and Parallel Structure
Quiz by Kimberly Richardson
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- Q1Which of the following is the correct placement of a comma in a compound sentence?I studied for my exam and then, I went to bed early.I studied for my exam, and then I went to bed early.I studied for my exam and, then I went to bed early.I studied for my exam and then I went to bed early.30s
- Q2Which of the following sentences uses commas correctly?Sheila walked to the store bought some groceries and returned home.Sheila walked to the store, bought some groceries, and returned home.Sheila walked, to the store bought some groceries, and returned home.Sheila walked to the store bought some groceries, and returned home.30s
- Q3Which of the following sentences uses proper comma placement?After dinner I went for a walk.After dinner; I went for a walk.After dinner I went for a walk,After dinner, I went for a walk.30s
- Q4Which of the following sentences shows an example of a comma splice?I went to the store, I bought some groceries.I went to the store, and I bought some groceries.I went to the store and, I bought some groceries.I went to the store. I bought some groceries.30s
- Q5Which of the following sentences demonstrates correct parallel structure?She enjoys hike, swimming, and cycling.She enjoys hiking, swim, and cycling.She enjoys to hike, swimming, and cycling.She enjoys hiking, swimming, and cycling.30s
- Q6Which of the following sentences demonstrates correct punctuation for a complex sentence?Although it was raining the children went outside, to play.Although it was raining, the children went outside to play.Although it was raining the children went outside to play.Although it was raining the children went outside to play.30s
- Q7Which of the following sentences demonstrates correct use of commas in a series?I bought apples, bananas, and oranges at, the grocery store.I bought apples bananas and oranges at the grocery store.I bought apples, bananas, and oranges, at the grocery store.I bought apples, bananas, and oranges at the grocery store.30s
- Q8
Which sentence demonstrates correct parallel structure?
She enjoys to sing, dancing, and painting.
The students wrote essays, created presentations, and gave speeches.
They were reading, writing, and played games.
He played soccer, basketball, and swimming.
30s - Q9
When do you put a comma before a conjunction?
when the conjunction comes after the verb
when the conjunction comes before the subject
when the conjunction joins two dependent clauses
when the conjunction joins two independent clauses
30s - Q10
Which of the following sentences contains an appositive?
She was excited to receive the award.
I enjoy reading books.
The car needs to be fixed.
My dog, a loyal companion, loves to go for walks.
30s