This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Punctuation > Commas – Quiz 11 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Commas Quiz 11 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Paneok, therefore, keeps a sharp lookout for objects on the ground. A) Correct. B) Incorrect. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Correct. 2. Which sentence has the correct use of commas to separate adjectives? A) She wore a beautiful, silk, gown to the gala. B) She wore a beautiful silk gown, to the gala. C) She wore a beautiful, silk gown to the gala. D) She wore a beautiful silk gown to the gala. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) She wore a beautiful, silk gown to the gala. 3. Place the comma in the correct place. A) Cynthia asked, "Have you seen the new Sherlock Holmes movie?". B) Cynthia asked "Have you seen, the new Sherlock Holmes movie?". C) Cynthia, asked "Have you seen the new Sherlock Holmes movie?. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Cynthia asked, "Have you seen the new Sherlock Holmes movie?". 4. Ares likes to cause trouble. He is always starting wars. A) Ares likes to cause trouble, as a result, he is always starting wars. B) Ares likes to cause trouble, so he is always starting wars. C) Ares likes to cause trouble; He is always starting wars. D) You can't combine these into a compound sentence. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Ares likes to cause trouble, so he is always starting wars. 5. Maci Josie Avery and Jade went swimming today. A) Maci Josie Avery and Jade went, swimming today. B) Maci, Josie, Avery, and, Jade, went swimming today. C) Maci, Josie, Avery, and Jade went swimming today. D) Maci Josie Avery and, Jade went swimming today. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Maci, Josie, Avery, and Jade went swimming today. 6. Where should the comma(s) go?When Alfred finally realized the gravity of the situation it was much too late. A) After "situation". B) After "Alfred". C) After "gravity". D) No comma necessary. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) After "situation". 7. Using commas in introductory phrases:Select the sentence that uses a comma correctly in an introductory phrase. A) Although it was cold we still went for a swim. B) Before the test I studied for hours. C) In the end we all had a great time at the party. A) Before the test I studied for hours. B) Although it was hot we still went for a swim. C) Before the test I played video games for hours. D) In the morning we all had a great time at the party. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Before the test I studied for hours. 8. Which sentence correctly uses a comma with introductory material? A) Because I was hungry I ate a sandwich. B) I ate a sandwich because I was hungry. C) Because I was hungry, I ate a sandwich. D) I ate, a sandwich because I was hungry. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Because I was hungry, I ate a sandwich. 9. When you see a comma, it usually signifies: A) An exclamation. B) A pause in a sentence. C) A question. D) The end of a sentence. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A pause in a sentence. 10. After leaving ..... the people on the new committee went down to the coffee shop for a short spirited discussion of next week's agenda. A) Comma. B) Semicolon. C) No punctuation. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Comma. 11. Complete the sentence:After the ..... will be served A) Soup, is cleared salad. B) Soup is cleared, salad. C) Soup is cleared salad. D) Soup, is cleared salad,. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Soup is cleared, salad. 12. Soaring over the tundra she provides many rural people with produce, and transportation. A) Correct. B) Incorrect. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Incorrect. 13. Identify the sentence with the correct use of a comma in an introductory phrase. A) After finishing his homework, John went out to play with his friends. B) During finishing his homework, John went out to play with his friends. C) While finishing his homework, John went out to play with his friends. D) Before finishing his homework, John went out to play with his friends. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) After finishing his homework, John went out to play with his friends. 14. Are commas needed in the following sentence?Miss V my crazy English teacher gives us the weirdest assignments. A) Yes:after "my" and "gives". B) Yes:after "Miss V" and "us". C) Yes:after "Miss V" and "teacher". D) No commas are needed. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Yes:after "Miss V" and "teacher". 15. Rearrange it:We bought an umbrella today because our old one was broken in the storm last week. A) Because our old one was broken in the storm last week, we bought an umbrella today. B) Today because our umbrella was broken in the storm last week, we bought one. C) Because our old one, in the storm last week was broken we bought an umbrella today. D) Because we bought an umbrella today, our old one was broken in the storm last week. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Because our old one was broken in the storm last week, we bought an umbrella today. 16. Which of the following sentences correctly uses a comma and conjunction? A) I enjoy my English class I have to work much harder in math. B) I enjoy my English class, I have to work much harder in math. C) I enjoy my English class but I have to work much harder in math. D) I enjoy my English class, but I have to work much harder in math. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) I enjoy my English class, but I have to work much harder in math. 17. Traveling in the Arctic a bush pilot must be alert to the dangers of fatigue vertigo and the northern lights. A) Correct. B) Incorrect. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Incorrect. 18. Which sentence shows the correct use of a comma to introduce a citation? A) The text states "He, kindly stopped for me.". B) The text states "He kindly stopped for me.". C) The text states, "He kindly stopped for me.". D) The, text states "He kindly stopped for me.". Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The text states, "He kindly stopped for me.". 19. Which of the following is the correct use of commas in a date? A) January, 1, 2022. B) January 1 2022. C) January 1 2022,. D) January 1, 2022. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) January 1, 2022. 20. Which sentence correctly uses a comma(s)? A) The main ingredients in this soup are chicken, noodles, carrots, and celery. B) The main ingredients in this soup are chickennoodles carrots, and celery. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The main ingredients in this soup are chicken, noodles, carrots, and celery. 21. What is the rule about commas when the order is direct? A) A comma is required only at the end. B) A comma is optional. C) A comma is not necessary. D) A comma is always necessary. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) A comma is not necessary. 22. What change should be made?That movie was filmed in Hollywood California. A) Add a comma after in. B) Add a comma after Hollywood. C) Change California to california. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Add a comma after Hollywood. 23. Which sentence shows the correct use of a comma to introduce a quotation? A) "I'll help clean up" said, Ahmed. B) "I'll help clean up" said Ahmed. C) "I'll help, clean up" said Ahmed. D) "I'll help clean up, " said Ahmed. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) "I'll help clean up, " said Ahmed. 24. Identify the sentence that begins with a dependent clause. A) Lord Capulet is offended when Juliet refuses to marry Paris. B) When Juliet refuses to marry Paris, she offends her father. C) Romeo and Juliet are irrational and naive. D) Friar Lawrence attempts to guide the young lovers. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) When Juliet refuses to marry Paris, she offends her father. 25. Choose the one with the correct punctuation placement. A) Rita said, 'I don't need you any more.'. B) Rita said'I don't need, you any more.'. C) Rita, said, 'I don't need you any more.". D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Rita said, 'I don't need you any more.'. 26. Are commas needed in the following sentence?The tired stressed student could not wait for final exams to be over. A) No commas are needed. B) Yes:after "student". C) Yes:after "tired". D) Yes:after "wait". Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Yes:after "tired". 27. We use a comma with a conjunction to combine two simple sentences. Combine the sentences correctly:I am hungry.It is not time for lunch. A) I am hungry, but it is not time for lunch. B) I am hungry, so it is not time for lunch. C) I am hungry it is not time for lunch. D) I am hungry but it is not time for lunch. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) I am hungry, but it is not time for lunch. 28. Where should the comma(s) go?Logan committed heinous crimes against punctuation so now he's serving a life sentence in Conjunction Junction Penitentiary. A) After "heinous". B) After "punctuation". C) After "heinous" AND after "punctuation". D) No comma necessary. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) After "punctuation". 29. When a complex sentence begins with a subordinate conjunction, a ..... is required at the end of the dependent clause. A) Semicolon. B) Colon. C) Comma. D) Period. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Comma. 30. Choose the correct comma usage of this sentence:In the morning, empty the dishwasher. A) Separate items in a list. B) Join two independent clauses with a conjunction. C) Set off a dependent clause. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Set off a dependent clause. 31. Which sentence correctly uses commas for a concluding sentence? A) Clearly the poem's tone, is solemn. B) Clearly the, poem's tone is solemn. C) Clearly the poem's tone is solemn. D) Clearly, the poem's tone is solemn. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Clearly, the poem's tone is solemn. 32. A ..... clause is a clause that can stand on its own, it does not need to be joined by another clause to be a complete sentence. A) Independent clause. B) Dependent clause. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Independent clause. 33. Choose the correct use of commas in a date: A) January 1 2022,. B) January 1, 2022. C) January 1 2022. D) January, 1, 2022. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) January 1, 2022. 34. Choose the correct comma usage of this sentence:My husband bought a beautiful, antique, leather sofa for our living room. A) Separate items in a list. B) Join two independent clauses with a conjunction. C) Set off a dependent clause. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Separate items in a list. 35. Complete the sentence correctly:The basketball game is on ..... A) Saturday March 23. B) Saturday, March, 23. C) Saturday March, 23. D) Saturday, March 23. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Saturday, March 23. 36. Which of the following sentences uses commas correctly to set off excess information? A) My brother, who lives in New York, is visiting us next week. B) My brother, who lives in New York is visiting us next week. C) My brother who lives in New York, is visiting us next week. D) My brother who lives in New York is visiting us next week. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) My brother, who lives in New York, is visiting us next week. 37. Choose the correct comma usage of this sentence:My math grade, which is higher than I expected, is not high enough for the program. A) Separate items in a list. B) Join two independent clauses with a conjunction. C) Set off a dependent clause. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Set off a dependent clause. 38. Comma in example sentences:Choose the sentence that uses a comma correctly in an example sentence. A) For example, I enjoy playing the guitar. B) I like many fruits such as apples bananas and oranges. C) She enjoys outdoor activities for instance hiking biking and swimming. A) B. B) C. C) I like to swim, in the ocean. D) A. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) A. 39. Join the two sentences by using the most appropriate wordsHe studied very hard. He always got good grades. A) He studied very hard, and He always got good grades. B) He studied very hard, but he always got good grades. C) He studied very hard, nor He always got good grades. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) He studied very hard, and He always got good grades. 40. Dr. Robbins, who lectured at the university last night, warned of an ecological disaster. A) Correct. B) Incorrect. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Correct. 41. We use commas to separate two or more adjectives that come before a noun. Which sentence is punctuated correctly? A) The silly, sweet puppy ran through the front yard. B) The silly sweet puppy ran through the front yard. C) The silly and sweet puppy ran through the front yard. D) The silly, sweet, puppy ran through the front yard. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The silly, sweet puppy ran through the front yard. 42. In which of the following is the comma used correctly in a date? A) June, 15 2022. B) June 15th, 2022. C) June 15 2022. D) June 15, 2022. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) June 15, 2022. 43. Carmen, who missed the class yesterday, had to explain her absence to the teacher. A) Correct. B) Incorrect. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Correct. 44. What comma rule does this sentence follow:The package from 9 Newbern Avenue, Medford, Massachusetts 02155, must be from my uncle. A) Rule #1:Use a comma after yes, no, or any mild exclamation when it begins a sentence. B) Rule #2:Use a comma after exclamations, words that directly address a person, and other introductory words. C) Rule #3:Place a comma after an introductory phrase. D) Rule #4:Use commas to separate items in dates and addresses. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Rule #4:Use commas to separate items in dates and addresses. 45. What is the purpose of using a comma with introductory AAAWWUBBIS words? A) To separate two independent clauses. B) To set off introductory material that cannot stand alone. C) To end a sentence. D) To emphasize the main sentence. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To set off introductory material that cannot stand alone. 46. Choose the sentence that correctly uses commas with conjunctions. A) I wanted to go to the beach, but it started raining. B) I wanted to go to the beach but it started, raining. C) I wanted to go to the beach but, it started raining. D) I wanted, to go to the beach, but it started raining. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) I wanted to go to the beach, but it started raining. 47. Choose the sentence that uses commas correctly.On October 26, 1825, the first boat traveled the length of the Eric Canal. A) On October 26, 1825, the first boat traveled the length of the Eric Canal. B) On October 26, 1825 the first boat traveled the length of the Eric Canal. C) On, October 26, 1825 the first boat traveled the length of the Eric Canal. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) On October 26, 1825, the first boat traveled the length of the Eric Canal. 48. Using commas in introductory phrases:Which of the following sentences use a comma correctly in an introductory phrase? A) In the distance, we could see the mountains. B) After the show we went out for dinner. C) Before the meeting I prepared my notes. A) After the show we went out for dinner. B) Before the meeting I prepared my notes. C) In the distance, we could see the mountains. D) During the game I cheered for my team. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) In the distance, we could see the mountains. 49. Choose the correct comma usage of this sentence:The Smiths, who have been our neighbors for eight years, are moving. A) Separate items in a list. B) Join two independent clauses with a conjunction. C) Set off a dependent clause. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Set off a dependent clause. 50. Which of the following sentences correctly uses a comma to separate two independent clauses? A) He finished his homework, and he went outside to play. B) He finished his homework and, he went outside to play. C) He finished his homework and he went outside to play. D) He finished, his homework and he went outside to play. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) He finished his homework, and he went outside to play. 51. Which of the following sentences needs a comma to separate items in a list? A) We need to buy apples oranges bananas and grapes. B) We need to buy apples, oranges, bananas, and grapes. C) We need to buy apples oranges, bananas and grapes. D) We need to buy apples, oranges bananas and grapes. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) We need to buy apples, oranges, bananas, and grapes. 52. When do you use a comma with a coordinating conjunction? A) Never. B) Always. C) When the conjunction joins two independent clauses. D) When the dependent clause comes before an independent clause. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) When the conjunction joins two independent clauses. 53. What is the rule for using a comma with FANBOYS? A) Use a comma before a FANBOYS word only if there is a sentence that stands alone both before and after it. B) Always use a comma before a FANBOYS word. C) Never use a comma with FANBOYS. D) Use a comma after a FANBOYS word. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Use a comma before a FANBOYS word only if there is a sentence that stands alone both before and after it. 54. Are commas needed in the following sentence?Since I ran out of food I stopped and bought some fruit veggies and chicken. A) Yes:after "food, " "fruit, " and "veggies". B) Yes:after "food" and "fruit". C) Yes:after "fruit, " "veggies, " and "and". D) No commas are needed. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Yes:after "food, " "fruit, " and "veggies". 55. Which sentence correctly uses a comma to set off words like "well" at the beginning of a sentence? A) Well we, should get started. B) Well, we should, get started. C) Well we should get started. D) Well, we should get started. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Well, we should get started. 56. Zeus's father wanted to eat him. His mother hid him. A) Zeus's father wanted to eat him; His mother hid him. B) Zeus's father wanted to eat him, consequently, his mother hid him. C) Zeus's father wanted to eat him, so his mother hid him. D) Zeus's father wanted to eat him so, his mother hid him. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Zeus's father wanted to eat him, so his mother hid him. 57. Select the correctly formatted question. A) Jennifer went to Cape Coral, Florida, when she was five years old. B) Jennifer went to Cape Coral, Florida when she was five years old. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Jennifer went to Cape Coral, Florida, when she was five years old. 58. Which sentence uses commas correctly for a dependent clause? A) Because it was windy, the papers blew all over the road. B) Because, it was windy the papers blew all over the road. C) The papers blew all over the road, because it was windy. D) The papers blew all over the road, because, it was windy. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Because it was windy, the papers blew all over the road. 59. Which sentence correctly uses commas in an introductory phrase? A) After finishing my homework I went to bed!. B) After finishing my homework, I went to bed. C) After finishing my homework I went to bed. D) After finishing my homework I went to bed. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) After finishing my homework, I went to bed. 60. Using commas in introductory phrases:Identify the sentence that uses a comma incorrectly in an introductory phrase. A) After the long day, we finally arrived at our destination. B) During the summer we like to go camping. C) Before the storm, we secured all the windows. A) C. B) D. C) B. D) A. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) C. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesGrammar QuizzesEnglish Grammar QuizzesCommas Quiz 1Commas Quiz 2Commas Quiz 3Commas Quiz 4Commas Quiz 5Commas Quiz 6Commas Quiz 7Commas Quiz 8 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books