Question 1

Which of the following is NOT one of the three most important uses of the comma?

Accepted Answer

A)  to separate two main clauses that have no conjunction between them 
B)  to enclose or separate nonessential words, phrases, or clauses that come within or after a main clause 
C)  to separate a main clause from introductory word(s) 
D)  to separate two main clauses that have a coordinating conjunction between them 
A)  to separate two main clauses that have no conjunction between them 
B)  to enclose or separate nonessential words, phrases, or clauses that come within or after a main clause 
C)  to separate a main clause from introductory word(s) 
D)  to separate two main clauses that have a coordinating conjunction between them A

Question 2

Identify if the following sentence displays the correct use of commas. Therefore I watch reality television every evening.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

___________ adjectives-two or more equal adjectives in front of a noun (or pronoun)-need a comma between them.

Accepted Answer

A)  Cumulative 
B)  Coordinate 
C)  Compound 
D)  Conjugated 
A)  Cumulative 
B)  Coordinate 
C)  Compound 
D)  Conjugated B

Question 4

Identify which revision of the following sentence has no punctuation or mechanics errors:
Although we had a substitute teacher; we still had to take a test and we had to write a paragraph before we could leave class.

Accepted Answer

A)  Although we had a substitute teacher; we still had to take a test, and we had to write a paragraph; before we could leave class. 
B)  Although we had a substitute teacher, we still had to take a test; and we had to write a paragraph before we could leave class. 
C)  Although we had a substitute teacher, we still had to take a test, and we had to write a paragraph before we could leave class. 
D)  There are no errors. 
A)  Although we had a substitute teacher; we still had to take a test, and we had to write a paragraph; before we could leave class. 
B)  Although we had a substitute teacher, we still had to take a test; and we had to write a paragraph before we could leave class. 
C)  Although we had a substitute teacher, we still had to take a test, and we had to write a paragraph before we could leave class. 
D)  There are no errors.

Question 5

When writing a series of three or more items, you should put a comma after every item except the last one.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

If you use a nonessential word group to enrich a sentence, you should signal that the extra material is of secondary importance by setting it off with commas.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

If your sentence contains a compound noun, you should use a comma between the two parts of the compound noun.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following statements is NOT true about the use of commas?

Accepted Answer

A)  If an adverb clause ends a sentence, it should have a comma in front of its subordinating conjunction. 
B)  If a coordinating conjunction is joining only two items and those two items are not main clauses, then no comma should be placed in front of the coordinating conjunction. 
C)  Essential word groups should never be set off with commas. 
D)  Commas have special uses with addresses, dates, and direct quotes. 
A)  If an adverb clause ends a sentence, it should have a comma in front of its subordinating conjunction. 
B)  If a coordinating conjunction is joining only two items and those two items are not main clauses, then no comma should be placed in front of the coordinating conjunction. 
C)  Essential word groups should never be set off with commas. 
D)  Commas have special uses with addresses, dates, and direct quotes.

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT an example of an introductory word that requires a comma?

Accepted Answer

A)  conjunctive adverb 
B)  participle (present or past) 
C)  mild interjection 
D)  subject 
A)  conjunctive adverb 
B)  participle (present or past) 
C)  mild interjection 
D)  subject

Question 10

A coordinating conjunction always takes a comma in front of it regardless of where it appears in the sentence or what it is connecting or separating.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

If an adverb clause begins a sentence, a comma must be placed immediately after the subordinating conjunction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Commas are used to separate two independent clauses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Identify if the following sentence displays the correct use of commas. January 1 2000, was the beginning of a new century.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Commas are used in the following conventions.

Accepted Answer

A)  Names 
B)  Dates 
C)  Titles 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Names 
B)  Dates 
C)  Titles 
D)  All of the above

Question 15

One major use of the comma is to enclose ___________ words, phrases, or clauses that come within a main clause or after a main clause.

Accepted Answer

A)  necessary 
B)  nonessential 
C)  essential 
D)  complete 
A)  necessary 
B)  nonessential 
C)  essential 
D)  complete

Question 16

Essential adjective clauses should not be set off with commas.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

When punctuating a two-part sentence, you should treat the second part as if it were the start of a new sentence. Therefore, if an introductory word group follows a coordinating conjunction or a semicolon in the second part of a two-part sentence, then you should use a comma after that introductory word group.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Identify if the following sentence displays the correct use of commas. Yesterday, I slept in until after my test was over.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Commas are used to separate contrasting ideas.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Commas are used primarily to separate or to enclose.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 15: Commas

Which of the following is NOT one of the three most important uses of the comma?

Identify if the following sentence displays the correct use of commas. Therefore I watch reality television every evening.

___________ adjectives-two or more equal adjectives in front of a noun (or pronoun)-need a comma between them.

Identify which revision of the following sentence has no punctuation or mechanics errors: Although we had a substitute teacher; we still had to take a test and we had to write a paragraph before we could leave class.

When writing a series of three or more items, you should put a comma after every item except the last one.

If you use a nonessential word group to enrich a sentence, you should signal that the extra material is of secondary importance by setting it off with commas.

If your sentence contains a compound noun, you should use a comma between the two parts of the compound noun.

Which of the following statements is NOT true about the use of commas?

Which of the following is NOT an example of an introductory word that requires a comma?

A coordinating conjunction always takes a comma in front of it regardless of where it appears in the sentence or what it is connecting or separating.

If an adverb clause begins a sentence, a comma must be placed immediately after the subordinating conjunction.

Commas are used to separate two independent clauses.

Identify if the following sentence displays the correct use of commas. January 1 2000, was the beginning of a new century.

Commas are used in the following conventions.

One major use of the comma is to enclose ___________ words, phrases, or clauses that come within a main clause or after a main clause.

Essential adjective clauses should not be set off with commas.

Identify if the following sentence displays the correct use of commas. Yesterday, I slept in until after my test was over.

Commas are used to separate contrasting ideas.

Commas are used primarily to separate or to enclose.

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