This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Punctuation > Commas – Quiz 23 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Commas Quiz 23 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Are commas needed in the following sentence?The tired stressed student could not wait for final exams to be over. A) Yes:after "student". B) No commas are needed. C) Yes:after "tired". D) Yes:after "wait". Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Yes:after "tired". 2. 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 it is not time for lunch. B) I am hungry but it is not time for lunch. C) I am hungry, but it is not time for lunch. D) I am hungry, so it is not time for lunch. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) I am hungry, but it is not time for lunch. 3. 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". 4. When a complex sentence begins with a subordinate conjunction, a ..... is required at the end of the dependent clause. A) Comma. B) Semicolon. C) Colon. D) Period. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Comma. 5. 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. 6. 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. 7. Which sentence(s) are punctuated correctly? A) My sister and I love reading, but we like totally different books. B) My sister and I love reading but we like totally different books. C) My sister, and I love reading but we like totally different books. D) My sister and I, love reading, but we like totally different books. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) My sister and I love reading, but we like totally different books. 8. 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. 9. 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. 10. 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. 11. 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: A) Saturday, March 23. 12. 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. 13. 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. 14. 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) A. B) C. C) I like to swim, in the ocean. D) B. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A. 15. 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. 16. 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. 17. 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. 18. 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. 19. Which is a correctly written complex sentences? A) When he left. B) When Manuel arrived, he ate breakfast. C) Although I was tired. D) A proper noun needs to be capitalized. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) When Manuel arrived, he ate breakfast. 20. 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. 21. 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. 22. 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. 23. 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: B) I wanted to go to the beach, but it started raining. 24. 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. 25. Which sentence is grammatically wrong? A) Fred, the teacher, taught the class English. B) On July 4th, 2019, everyone celebrated the forth of July. C) Todd, Isaac, and Ethan ate pizza. D) Jeff runs a lot and, is very athletic. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Jeff runs a lot and, is very athletic. 26. 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) In the distance, we could see the mountains. B) During the game I cheered for my team. C) Before the meeting I prepared my notes. D) After the show we went out for dinner. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) In the distance, we could see the mountains. 27. 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. 28. 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. 29. 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. 30. When do you use a comma with a coordinating conjunction? A) When the conjunction joins two independent clauses. B) When the dependent clause comes before an independent clause. C) Never. D) Always. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) When the conjunction joins two independent clauses. ← 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