This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Grammar > Punctuation > Commas – Quiz 25 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Commas Quiz 25 (25 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. He was very tired after a long working day yet washed all the dishes in the kitchen. A) He was very tired after a long working day, yet, washed all the dishes in the kitchen. B) He was very tired after a long working day, yet washed all the dishes in the kitchen. C) He was very tired after a long working day yet washed all the dishes in the kitchen. D) Or. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) He was very tired after a long working day yet washed all the dishes in the kitchen. 2. We use commas after introductory interjections.Where should a comma be placed in the sentence: "Yes you definitely got the answer correct." A) After "Yes". B) After "you". C) After "definitely". D) After "correct". Show Answer Correct Answer: A) After "Yes". 3. Choose the sentence with the correct commas. A) She likes listening to music, dancing, and hanging out with friends. B) She likes listening to music, dancing and hanging out with friends. C) She likes listening to music dancing, and hanging out with friends. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) She likes listening to music, dancing, and hanging out with friends. 4. Which sentence uses commas correctly in a quotation? A) I can't believe you said, 'I love you, ' to her. B) I can't believe you said 'I love you, ' to her. C) I can't believe you said 'I love you to her.'. D) I can't believe you said 'I love you' to her. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) I can't believe you said, 'I love you, ' to her. 5. When I see a FANBOYS word, I have to determine whether the FANBOYS word is joining two complete sentences or joining together three or more items in a series. If it is performing either of those jobs, I place a comma. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 6. Fix the sentence. "Travis plays football and eats a lot." A) Travis, plays football, and eats a lot. B) Travis plays football, and, eats a lot. C) Travis plays football, and eats a lot. D) Travis plays football and eats, a lot. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Travis plays football, and eats a lot. 7. Which email/letter is formatted correctly? A) Dear Ms. Lewis, I charged my iPad today!Sincerely, Jasper. B) Dear, Ms. LewisI charged my iPad today!Sincerely, Jasper. C) Dear Ms. LewisI charged my iPad today!Sincerely, Jasper. D) Dear Ms. Lewis, I charged my iPad today!SincerelyJasper. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Dear Ms. Lewis, I charged my iPad today!Sincerely, Jasper. 8. Which of the following uses the correct comma placement in an address? A) 123 Main Street, New York, NY 10001. B) 123 Main Street, New York NY 10001. C) 123 Main Street, New York, NY, 10001. D) 123 Main Street New York, NY 10001. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 123 Main Street, New York, NY 10001. 9. What is the purpose of using a comma after introductory material? A) To end a sentence. B) To separate two sentences. C) To set off introductory material that cannot stand alone. D) To emphasize the main sentence. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To set off introductory material that cannot stand alone. 10. What does the sentence need or is it correct?The woman, sitting on the bench, is my aunt. A) Correct. B) Remove Commas. C) Add Commas. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Remove Commas. 11. Choose the sentence with the correct use of a comma in a series. A) I like to eat apples bananas and oranges. B) I like to eat apples, bananas, and oranges. C) I like to eat apples, bananas and, oranges. D) I like to eat apples, bananas and oranges. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) I like to eat apples, bananas, and oranges. 12. Combine the sentences below using a comma and a coordinating conjunction. A) They are very reliable, but the other group is not. B) They are very reliable but, the other group is not. C) They are very reliable but the other, group is not. D) They are very, reliable but the other group is not. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) They are very reliable, but the other group is not. 13. We ordered chips salsa fajitas and queso dip. A) We ordered chips, salsa fajitas and queso dip. B) We ordered chips, salsa, fajitas, and, queso, dip. C) We ordered, chips salsa fajitas and queso dip. D) We ordered chips, salsa, fajitas, and queso dip. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) We ordered chips, salsa, fajitas, and queso dip. 14. Rearrange it:We will be late for the concert if the rain is heavy. A) If the rain is heavy we will be late for the concert. B) If the rain is heavy, we will be late for the concert. C) If we will be late, the rain is heavy for the concert. D) If we will be, the rain is heavy for the late concert. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) If the rain is heavy, we will be late for the concert. 15. What is the purpose of using commas with interrupters? A) To end a sentence. B) To set off nonessential information. C) To start a sentence. D) To separate two sentences. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To set off nonessential information. 16. What is the trick to determine if a comma is needed between describing words? A) Check if the words are adjectives. B) Check if the words can be rearranged. C) Check if the words are nouns. D) Check if the words are verbs. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Check if the words can be rearranged. 17. Choose the correct comma usage of this sentence:I want to call the doctor, but it's after hours now. 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: B) Join two independent clauses with a conjunction. 18. Who was the founder of the "comma?" A) Amus Lantios. B) Aldus Manutius. C) Galileo Galileo. D) Shrek. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Aldus Manutius. 19. We can use commas to separate items in a series. Which of the following is correct? A) Apples oranges and bananas are on my shopping list. B) Apples, oranges, and bananas are on my shopping list. C) Apples oranges, and bananas are on my shopping list. D) Apples, oranges and bananas are on my shopping list. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Apples, oranges, and bananas are on my shopping list. 20. Which of the following is the correct use of commas in an address? A) Using commas to separate the city and state. B) Using commas to separate the street name and number. C) Using commas to separate the ZIP code and country. D) Separating the different elements of the address. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Separating the different elements of the address. 21. Choose the sentence that uses commas correctly.They hike, swim, and play volleyball on Friday. A) They hike, swim, and play volleyball on Friday. B) They hike, swim and play volleyball on Friday. C) They hike, swim and play, volleyball on Friday. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) They hike, swim, and play volleyball on Friday. 22. A glimpse of a caribou, a patch of brush, or a jutting ice dome will help her regain her sense of direction and will also alleviate her boredom. A) Correct. B) Incorrect. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Correct. 23. Not all eighteen year olds are mature but the majority of us are dependable. A) NO CHANGE. B) Not all eighteen year olds are mature; but the majority of us are dependable. C) Not all eighteen year olds are mature but, the majority of us are dependable. D) Not all eighteen year olds are mature, but the majority of us are dependable. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Not all eighteen year olds are mature, but the majority of us are dependable. 24. Which sentence is missing a comma? A) I bought some shoes, a hoodie, a skateboard and a new phone case. B) I bought some shoes, a hoodie, a skateboard, and a new phone case. C) I bought some shoes a hoodie, a skateboard, and a new phone case. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) I bought some shoes, a hoodie, a skateboard, and a new phone case. 25. FANBOYS (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) join what type of sentences? A) Simple. B) Complex. C) Compound. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Compound. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesGrammar QuizzesCommas Quiz 1Commas Quiz 2Commas Quiz 3Commas Quiz 4Commas Quiz 5Commas Quiz 6Commas Quiz 7Commas Quiz 8Commas Quiz 9 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books