This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Punctuation > Commas – Quiz 12 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Commas Quiz 12 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Which type of conjunction joins two independent clauses? A) Coordinating. B) Dependent. C) Correlative. D) Subordinating. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Coordinating. 2. They served chips cookies and drinks at the party. A) They served chips cookies and drinks at the party. B) They served chips, cookies, and drinks at the party. C) They served chips cookies and, drinks at the party. D) They served, chips, cookies, and, drinks, at the party. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) They served chips, cookies, and drinks at the party. 3. Choose the correct comma usage of this sentence:My sister, whose boyfriend is half her age, is getting married. 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. 4. Which of these sentences has correct punctuation? A) A tube, noodle, and, boat, were floating in the lake. B) A tube, noodle, and boat were floating in the lake. C) A tube noodle and boat were floating in the lake. D) A tube noodle, and boat were floating in the lake. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A tube, noodle, and boat were floating in the lake. 5. What must you have on each side if you use a comma and a conjunction? A) A complete sentence. B) A dependent clause. C) A phrase. D) A subject and a verb. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A complete sentence. 6. A complex sentence ..... A) Has two independent clauses. B) Has an independent clause that is joined by one or more dependent clauses. C) Has a subject and a verb. D) Has a comma and conjunction. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Has an independent clause that is joined by one or more dependent clauses. 7. What is the role of AAAWWUBBIS words in a sentence? A) They are used to start or join sentences. B) They are used to emphasize words. C) They are used to end sentences. D) They are used to separate items in a list. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) They are used to start or join sentences. 8. The teacher said "Please take out your planner when you come into class." A) The, teacher said, "Please take out your planner when you come into class.". B) The teacher said, "Please take out your planner when you come into class.". C) The teacher, said "Please take out your planner when you come into class.". D) The teacher said "Please take out your planner when you, come into class.". Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The teacher said, "Please take out your planner when you come into class.". 9. She believes that she will be able to earn an A. A) Incorrectly punctuated. B) Correctly punctuated. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Correctly punctuated. 10. The woman now approaching the microphone will introduce the speaker. A) No Change. B) The woman, now approaching the microphone, will introduce the speaker. C) The woman, now approaching, the microphone will introduce the speaker. D) The woman now approaching, the microphone, will introduce the speaker. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) No Change. 11. What is the BEST way to combine the two sentences without changing their meaning?Eli will take us to the museum. He will take us if he has time. A) Eli will take us to the museum soon. B) He will take us tomorrow. C) We will go with Eli to the museum when we can. D) Eli will take us to the museum if he has time. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Eli will take us to the museum if he has time. 12. Which statement is not correct? A) The villagers enjoyed fairs, festivals, and good company. B) After eating the dog's dinner, Frisbee ate his own. C) To understand the purpose, of the course the student needs to read the syllabus. D) Understanding history increases your understanding of today's world. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To understand the purpose, of the course the student needs to read the syllabus. 13. Which word or words should a comma come after in the sentence? Johnny Kevin Sam and Aydan are playing football. A) Kevin and Aydan. B) Johnny, Kevin, and Sam. C) From the moon. D) Playing. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Johnny, Kevin, and Sam. 14. Please tell (I / me) the score when you get a chance. A) Me. B) I. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Me. 15. Identify the comma rule:The lunch room was loud, crowded, and messy. A) None. B) Introductory. C) Describers. D) Interrupters. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Describers. 16. The book, that I borrowed from you, is excellent. A) The book that I borrowed from you is excellent. B) The book that I borrowed from you, is excellent. C) The book, that I borrowed from you is excellent. D) The book which I borrowed from you is excellent. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The book that I borrowed from you is excellent. 17. The cat loves playing with the fluffy noisy toy. A) The cat loves playing with the fluffy, noisy toy. B) The cat loves playing with the, fluffy, noisy, toy. C) The cat loves playing with the fluffy, noisy, toy. D) The cat, loves playing, with the fluffy noisy toy. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The cat loves playing with the fluffy, noisy toy. 18. When we finished homework we went to play A) When we finished, homework we went to play. B) When we finished homework, we went to play. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) When we finished homework, we went to play. 19. What type of comma is this:The opera won't be until December 15, 2017. A) Direct address. B) Address. C) Series. D) Date. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Date. 20. The student explained her question yet the instructor did not seem to understand. A) The student explained her question yet the instructor did not seem to understand. B) The student explained her question:yet the instructor did not seem to understand. C) The student explained her question, yet, the instructor did not seem to understand. D) The student explained her question, yet the instructor did not seem to understand. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The student explained her question, yet the instructor did not seem to understand. 21. We had chicken meat and potato for dinner A) We had chicken, meat, and potato for dinner. B) We had chicken, meat and potato for dinner. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) We had chicken, meat, and potato for dinner. 22. Which word or words should a comma come after in the sentence? Because the girls are so loud we will move our class to the football field. A) Loud. B) Girls. C) Move. D) Class. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Loud. 23. The following sentence is a correct use of comma. "He enjoys walking through the country, and he often goes backpacking on his vacations." A) No. B) Yes. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Yes. 24. Rearrange it:Our soccer team won two games last week because we practiced more than the other teams. A) Because the other teams practiced more, our soccer team won two games last week. B) Because we practiced more than the other teams, our soccer team won two games last week. C) Because our soccer team won two games last week, we practiced more than the other teams. D) More than the other teams, our soccer team won two games last week because we practiced. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Because we practiced more than the other teams, our soccer team won two games last week. 25. What contains information which is not imperative to understand the topic of the sentence? A) Nonessential clause or phrase. B) Essential clause of phrase. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Nonessential clause or phrase. 26. Which sentence below uses commas correctly? A) In the middle of my conversation with Ricky, I felt a bee sting me in the neck. B) In the middle of my conversation, with Ricky, I felt a bee sting me in the neck. C) In the middle, of my conversation, with Ricky I felt a bee sting me in the neck. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) In the middle of my conversation with Ricky, I felt a bee sting me in the neck. 27. True or false:A comma goes before the conjunction in a compound sentence. A) True. B) False. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 28. Which sentence uses commas correctly in AP Style? A) I went to the store and bought apples, oranges and bananas. B) I went to the store and bought apples, oranges, and, bananas. C) I went to the store, and bought apples oranges and bananas. D) I went to the store and bought apples, oranges, and bananas. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) I went to the store and bought apples, oranges and bananas. 29. We wanted to go shopping eat at Walk-On's and stop at Cold Stone Creamery for dessert. A) We wanted to go shopping, eat at Walk-On's, and stop at Cold Stone Creamery for dessert. B) We wanted to go, shopping eat, at Walk-On's and, stop at Cold Stone Creamery for, dessert. C) We wanted to go shopping, eat, at Walk-On's, and stop, at Cold Stone Creamery, for dessert. D) We wanted to go shopping eat at Walk-On's and stop at Cold Stone Creamery for dessert. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) We wanted to go shopping, eat at Walk-On's, and stop at Cold Stone Creamery for dessert. 30. What type of sentence is this:I kicked my sister out of my room because she snores, and now she is suing me. A) Complex. B) Simple. C) Compound-Complex. D) Compound. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Compound-Complex. 31. Work hard advised the teacher A) 'Work hard' advised the teacher. B) 'Work hard' advised the teacher. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 'Work hard' advised the teacher. 32. Is comma needed for the following sentence? "We met the woman who will be the violin soloist with the orchestra." A) No. B) Yes. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) No. 33. Where should the commas go in the following sentence?Mr. Felty the science teacher is great at golf. A) Mr. Felty the science teacher, is great at golf. B) Mr. Felty, the science teacher, is great at golf. C) Mr. Felty the science teacher is great at golf. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Mr. Felty, the science teacher, is great at golf. 34. When should a comma be used in a list? A) Never. B) Always. C) Only when there are more than three elements. D) Only when there are two elements. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Only when there are more than three elements. 35. Identify comma placement in the following sentence. Yes my brother and I will carry your groceries Mr. Simms. A) Comma after "Yes". B) Comma after "groceries". C) Comma after "Yes" and comma after "groceries". D) Comma after "Yes" and comma after "I". Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Comma after "Yes" and comma after "groceries". 36. Which word or words should a comma come after in the sentence? An angry tiger a mean lion and a furious zebra ran towards our bus. A) Angry. B) Lion. C) Tiger and lion. D) Furious. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Tiger and lion. 37. Why is comma not used in the following example? "Jane Smith works at the dentist. Jane Backer works at the school. The Jane that works at the school is my neighbor." A) It's a non-restrictive clause. B) It's a restrictive clause. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It's a restrictive clause. 38. While in class today, Miracle said, "when will will go outside?" A) Incorrect. B) Correct. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Incorrect. 39. They will be in trouble! The ..... toys are scattered all over the house. A) Boy's. B) Boys'. C) Boys. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Boys'. 40. What type of comma usage is used in the following sentence? Ice cream is really healthy, isn't it? A) Direct Address. B) Commas in a series. C) Yes/No. D) Tag Question. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Tag Question. 41. Which phrase correctly uses a comma to help set the scene? A) When I went to Disneyland, I felt like i was a kid again. B) Wow, I felt like a kid going to Disneyland. C) I went to disneyland, as a result, I felt like a kid again. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) When I went to Disneyland, I felt like i was a kid again. 42. Which word or words should a comma come after in the sentence? Michael loves to eat large gigantic apples. A) Michael. B) Loves. C) Large. D) No paragraph. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Large. 43. Where should the comma be placed in this sentence? Sadly (A) the senior (B) parking lot (C) was (D) full. A) C. B) A. C) B. D) D. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A. 44. The dinner party is on ..... A) Saturday, September, 30. B) Saturday, September 30. C) Saturday September 30. D) Saturday September 30,. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Saturday, September 30. 45. Roseville CA 95747 A) Roseville, CA, 95747. B) Roseville, CA 95747. C) Roseville CA, 95747. D) Roseville CA 95747,. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Roseville, CA 95747. 46. Which type of commas is used to set the stage for the sentence or to introduce something? A) Essential clause. B) Nonessential clause. C) Introductory phrase. D) FANBOYS. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Introductory phrase. 47. True of False:Each nonessential clause or phrase can be left out without changing the main topic of the sentence. A) False. B) True. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) True. 48. Freestyle and butterfly are her best events. What change needs to be made to this sentence? A) Add a comma after Freestyle. B) Add a comma after and. C) Add a comma after butterfly. D) No change needed. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) No change needed. 49. What type of sentence is this:All I want is a room of my own because my sister snores. A) Compound. B) Compound-Complex. C) Simple. D) Complex. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Complex. 50. What type of comma is this:When she saw her grade, she was very happy! A) Direct address. B) Compound sentence. C) Dependent clause. D) Appositive. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Dependent clause. 51. Which sentence correctly shows how to use a comma to set off an introductory element? A) First, I will get up and brush my teeth. B) Finally I am happy now I am, going to smile. C) Well she is not nice,. D) Really nice to see, you. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) First, I will get up and brush my teeth. 52. Which type of comma is typically at the beginning of a sentence but cannot stand on its own? A) Nonessential clause. B) Essential clause. C) FANBOYS. D) Introductory phrase. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Introductory phrase. 53. She said You are a good girl A) She said "You are a good girl". B) She said, "You are a good girl" . Show Answer Correct Answer: B) She said, "You are a good girl" . 54. Commas are used to separate introductory information from the rest of the sentence. Ex. After I finished decorating for Christmas I started planning the holiday menu. A) The commas should be placed after planning. B) The comma should be placed after decorating. C) The comma should be placed after finished. D) The comma should be placed after Christmas. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The comma should be placed after Christmas. 55. Francis forgot his Surface at home, but he was able to use the classroom computer. A) Francis forgot his Surface at home but, he was able to use the classroom computer. B) Francis forgot his Surface at home, but he was able to use the classroom computer. C) Francis, forgot his Surface at home, but he was able to use the classroom computer. D) Francis forgot his Surface at home but he was able to use the classroom computer. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Francis forgot his Surface at home, but he was able to use the classroom computer. 56. The game was over but the crowd refused to leave. A) The game was over; but, the crowd refused to leave. B) The game was over, but the crowd refused to leave. C) The game was over but the crowd refused to leave. D) The game was over but, the crowd refused to leave. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The game was over, but the crowd refused to leave. 57. Which sentence shows an example of how to use a comma when directly addressing someone? A) Bob I am having, a party this Friday. B) Bob, I am having a party this Friday. C) Bob I am having a party, this Friday. D) Bob I am, having a party this Friday. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Bob, I am having a party this Friday. 58. On June 27 1991 Justice Thurgood Marshall announced his retirement. A) Comma after "June 27". B) Comma after "1991". C) No commas needed. D) Comma after "June 27" and comma after "1991". Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Comma after "June 27" and comma after "1991". 59. Generally, the ..... comes right after the comma for an introductory phrase. A) Verb. B) Subject. C) Subordinating conjunction. D) Coordinating conjunction. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Subject. 60. I hope either Michigan State, Illinois or Iowa win the championship. What change needs to be made to this sentence? A) Add a comma after Illinois. B) Remove the comma after State. C) Add a comma after Iowa. D) No change needed. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Add a comma after Illinois. ← 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