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Commas With Nonessential Clauses Quiz 1 (25 MCQs)

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1. In the sentence 'The cake, which was chocolate, was delicious, ' what role does the phrase 'which was chocolate' play?
2. In the sentence, 'My friend, who is a talented musician, will perform tonight, ' where should the nonessential clause be placed?
3. Which of the following sentences punctuates the nonessential clause correctly?
4. Which of the following sentences uses commas to set off a nonessential clause correctly?
5. We lived on Oxford Drive which is close to the airport.
6. In the sentence, 'My friend, who is a talented musician, will perform tonight, ' where should the nonessential clause be placed?A. Before 'My friend'B. After 'My friend'C. After 'will perform tonight'
7. Choose the sentence that applies commas with nonessential clauses correctly.
8. The scene, loaded with pathos, was beautifully performed.
9. Which of the following sentences uses commas to set off a nonessential clause correctly?A. The book that I borrowed from the library is due next week.B. The book, which I borrowed from the library, is due next week.C. The book which I borrowed from the library is due next week.
10. In the sentence, 'The cake, which was delicious, was baked by my aunt, ' where should the nonessential clause be placed?
11. What is the purpose of commas in the sentence:My brother, who is a doctor, lives in New York.
12. In the sentence, 'The car, which is parked in the driveway, belongs to my friend, ' where should the nonessential clause be placed?
13. The French Revolution, which began in 1789, destroyed the monarchy.
14. Choose the sentence with the correct comma placement for nonessential information.
15. Evan's new job which is far more challenging than his previous job pays well and provides good benefits.
16. Which rule does the sentence below follow? My next door neighbor, who spends a lot of time at the gym, is in excellent shape.
17. Choose the sentence that applies commas with nonessential clauses correctly.The dog that is barking, belongs to my neighbor.The dog, that is barking belongs to my neighbor.The dog, which is barking, belongs to my neighbor.
18. In the sentence, 'My brother, who is a chef, cooked dinner, ' where should the nonessential clause be placed?
19. Many Scottish names begin with the prefix "Mac" which means "the son of."
20. We need a girl who can speak with a Southern accent to play the part.
21. Which sentence correctly uses commas with a nonessential clause?
22. The store pays the parking fee of any customer who makes a purchase of twenty dollars or more.
23. Choose the sentence that applies commas with nonessential clauses correctly.A. The house, which is painted blue, is for sale.B. The house which is painted blue, is for sale.C. The house which is painted blue is for sale.
24. Twenty to forty thousand people, mostly royalty and wealthy citizens, were killed during the Reign of Terror.
25. Grasshoppers which are one of our most destructive insect pests can leap nearly twenty times the length of their bodies.
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