Question

Choose the sentence that contains an error in the use of commas. (Points: 3) A. A tiny white diamond sparkled on her finger. b. Haley’s speech was interesting and a pleasantly surprising hit. c. His long, red beard fascinated the little boy. d. One scraggly, leafless plant sat in the window. 2. Choose the sentence that contains an error in the use of commas. (Points: 3) a. I followed the trail of sticky green goo. b. A black Andalusian stallion cantered up to the gate. c. Roxanne showed me her new wireless modem. d. We need a clear definitive answer to our query. 3. Choose the sentence that contains an error in the use of commas. (Points: 3) a. Yes I can see what you mean. b. From then until now, I’ve never seen another bobcat. c. An experienced mechanic, Alan has a busy shop and a full schedule. d. Under the bed in Jerri’s room was my football. 4. Choose the sentence that contains an error in the use of commas. (Points: 3) a. Soaring quickly out of sight, the red balloon rapidly became a tiny dot. b. Behind that wide smile lay a lingering resentment. c. Pausing for a moment Janice considered her answer. d. Well, nobody is right all the time. 5. Choose the sentence that contains an error in the use of italics. (Points: 3) a. On the desk was a copy of a poem titled Intrepid. b. His graffiti style was the subject of an article in the Miami Times. c I can never spell separate. d Oh, that 2 looked like a 7.

Answer 1

1. A tiny white diamond sparkled on her finger.
2. A black Andalusian stallion cantered up to the gate
3. Yes I can see what you mean.
4. Pausing for a moment Janice considered her answer
5.  On the desk was a copy of a poem titled Intrepid.