1. Select true if the sentence uses commas correctly, and select false if they are not used correctly.
Because I want to do well on this quiz I studied hard, and went to bed early.
B: False
Because I want to do well on this quiz I studied hard and went to bed early.
2. Select true if the sentence uses commas correctly, and select false if they are not used correctly.
My English class, one of my favorite courses, takes place every morning.
A: True
3. Select true if the commas are used correctly in this sentence, and select false if there are comma errors.
I made an incredible dinner with lasagna, garlic bread, salad with lots of toppings, and berry cobbler.
True
4. Select true if the commas are used correctly, and select false if the commas are not used correctly.
Listening carefully, taking notes studying, and completing assignments help me be successful in class.
Listening carefully, taking notes, studying, and completing assignments help me be successful in class.
False
5. You should always LEAVE OUT commas at the end of any series.
Example: I like pizza, ice cream and soda every Friday night.
False
6. Identify which sentence does NOT use commas correctly when separating extra or interrupting information.
My father is from Akron, Ohio.
Friendships, old or new, help make life feel a little more meaningful.
<u> </u>My daughter has never liked to eat vegetables, except when they are covered in cheese sauce.
<u>My dog (,)the best golden-doodle ever, spins in the air when he is excited. </u>
7. Which of the following sentences does NOT demonstrate how to properly use commas to separate items in a series?
Javier is a pastry chef who specializes in making cheesecakes, seven-layer cakes, and fruit cobblers.
My mother always told me that I should work hard to achieve success, care for people in need, and dream big.
<u>He plays the electric, bass(,) and acoustic guitars. </u>
Deja is an outstanding athlete, great sister, and excellent student.
8. Which of the following sentences is missing an essential comma?
After classes, I like to go for a short walk to get some fresh air.
Because I love to write stories, I work hard to improve my writing.
<u>Honestly(,) I love to wear sweatshirts in the middle of the summer, even though it is hot. </u>
Next, I will go to the grocery store.
10. Identify which sentence does not properly use commas to join complete sentences.
<u>I enjoy playing basketball and volleyball(,) but, today has been too beautiful to playing in the gym. </u>
Dad likes to ride motorcycles, so he always gets a Harley souvenir shirt when he travels.
My friends walk to McDonalds to get milkshakes, but I get a hot fudge sundae instead.
I like to run for exercise, but I have never entered a 5K race.