Deck 10: Commas

Question 1

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

A) Sarah Thompson, my English professor, required that all research papers be submitted by Friday.
B) Sarah Thompson my English professor required that all research papers be submitted by Friday.
C) Sarah Thompson my English professor, required that all research papers be submitted by Friday.

Answer 1

A

Question 2

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

A) On Monday, June 1, 2015 our company went public and was listed on the New York Stock Exchange.
B) On Monday, June 1, 2015, our company went public and was listed on the New York Stock Exchange.
C) On Monday June 1, 2015, our company went public and was listed on the New York Stock Exchange.

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

A) However, you want to approach the problem is all right with me.
B) However you want to approach the problem is all right with me.
C) However; you want to approach the problem is all right with me.

Answer 3

B

Question 4

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

A) Our marketing manager is concerned with the financing and the delivery and the installation of our product.
B) Our marketing manager is concerned with the financing, and the delivery, and the installation of our product.
C) Our marketing manager is concerned with the financing, and the delivery and the installation of our product.

Question 5

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

A) Ms. Hernandez, please tell us why you are interested in this position.
B) Ms. Hernandez please tell us why you are interested in this position.
C) Ms. Hernandez; please tell us why you are interested in this position.

Question 6

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

A) ​We hope that our service has met or exceeded your expectations, and that you will call us again when you need additional repairs.
B) ​We received the award because of our exceptional product line, commitment to quality, and outstanding customer service.
C) Was it Tom, Jillian or Jodi who attended the conference?

Question 7

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

A) ​The need for a certified technician; unfortunately, can't be met until our present personnel receive additional training.
B) The update of the computer mainframe, unfortunately, caused us to lose some of our documents.
C) ​It is, unfortunate, that we cannot meet until next week.

Question 8

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

A) Companies want employees who are organized team oriented and self-motivated.
B) Companies want employees who are organized, team oriented and self-motivated.
C) Companies want employees who are organized, team oriented, and self-motivated.

Question 9

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

A) My coworker, Steven, was a former major league baseball player.
B) My coworker Steven, was a former major league baseball player.
C) My coworker Steven was a former major league baseball player.

Question 10

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

A) ​Please send your returned merchandise to TechSolutions, 1385 Parkway Avenue, Buffalo, New York, 14201, within 30 days.
B) ​Jim Richards was transferred from the Dayton, Ohio research and development facilities to the Denver, Colorado production plant.
C) I must change planes in Phoenix, Arizona, before going to Los Angeles, California.

Question 11

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

A) Please send a copy of your receipt to Julie Newhouse, Customer Care Representative, 4715 Thunderbird Road, Phoenix AZ 85068.
B) Please send a copy of your receipt to Julie Newhouse, Customer Care Representative, 4715 Thunderbird Road, Phoenix, AZ, 85068.
C) Please send a copy of your receipt to Julie Newhouse, Customer Care Representative, 4715 Thunderbird Road, Phoenix, AZ 85068.

Question 12

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

A) The virtual meeting will begin promptly at 3 p.m., EST.
B) The virtual meeting will begin promptly at 3 p.m. EST.
C) The virtual meeting will begin promptly at, 3 p.m., EST.

Question 13

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

A) The conference will be held in Las Vegas, Nevada on March 10.
B) The conference will be held in Las Vegas Nevada on March 10.
C) The conference will be held in Las Vegas, Nevada, on March 10.

Question 14

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

A) On the other hand we could use the Web to reach more customers.
B) On the other hand; we could use the Web to reach more customers.
C) On the other hand, we could use the Web to reach more customers.

Question 15

Which sentence is better expressed?

A) Matthew, too, will attend Merced College in the fall.
B) Matthew too will attend Merced College in the fall.

Question 16

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

A) I am happy to introduce, ladies and gentlemen, our keynote speaker at this year's conference.
B) I am happy to introduce ladies and gentlemen our keynote speaker at this year's conference.
C) I am happy to introduce, ladies and gentlemen; our keynote speaker at this year's conference.

Question 17

Which sentence is better expressed?

A) Our efficient, administrative assistant will process your claim quickly.
B) Our efficient administrative assistant will process your claim quickly.

Question 18

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

A) The book, The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People was written by Stephen Covey.
B) The book, The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, was written by Stephen Covey.
C) The book The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People was written by Stephen Covey.

Question 19

Which sentence is better expressed?

A) A durable inexpensive smartphone is being offered as a gift.
B) A durable, inexpensive smartphone is being offered as a gift.

Question 20

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

A) You can as a matter of fact; get news updates delivered to your cell phone.
B) You can, as a matter of fact get news updates delivered to your cell phone.
C) You can, as a matter of fact, get news updates delivered to your cell phone.

Question 21

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

A) ​You can find the answer to the question on page 1112 of the manual.
B) ​The home at 3,593 East Oak Lane was destroyed by a fire.
C) ​By December 1 62 employees planned to retire at the end of the year.

Question 22

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

A) The aim of our customer correspondence is to build, not destroy, customer goodwill.
B) The aim of our customer correspondence is to build; not destroy, customer goodwill.
C) The aim of our customer correspondence is to build not destroy customer goodwill.

Question 23

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

A) ​On Friday, our new surgical hospital will officially open its doors to patients.
B) At the end of August, many students will be moving into dormitories or apartments.
C) ​Customers, at our retail store in Omaha, were offered a special discount as part of our grand opening celebration.

Question 24

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

A) During the month of December many companies hire temporary workers.
B) During the month of December; many companies hire temporary workers.
C) During the month of December, many companies hire temporary workers.

Question 25

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

A) Charles Merrick who is the Bank Mutual branch manager has arrived for the meeting.
B) Charles Merrick who is the Bank Mutual branch manager, has arrived for the meeting.
C) Charles Merrick, who is the Bank Mutual branch manager, has arrived for the meeting.

Question 26

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

A) When people buy expensive items in online auctions, the items purchased may not be authentic.
B) When people buy expensive items in online auctions; the items purchased may not be authentic.
C) When people buy expensive items in online auctions the items purchased may not be authentic.

Question 27

Which sentence is better expressed in U.S. format?

A) Nearly 25,000 visitors attended the technology fair.
B) Nearly 25000 visitors attended the technology fair.

Question 28

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

A) All employees, in the marketing division met to discuss the merger.
B) All employees, in the marketing division, met to discuss the merger.
C) All employees in the marketing division met to discuss the merger.

Question 29

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

A) ​Because Jorge was the first to arrive for the meeting he rearranged the tables and chairs.
B) ​We must contact our vendor, after the customer has accepted the offer.
C) ​Before we send the proposal to the customer, we must double-check all pricing information.

Question 30

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

A) We will process your claim when we receive a copy of your receipt.
B) We will process your claim; when we receive a copy of your receipt.
C) We will process your claim, when we receive a copy of your receipt.

Question 31

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

A) ​To select the best job applicant many companies conduct a series of interviews.
B) ​Reading the applications carefully Brian eliminated the unqualified applicants.
C) ​By applying consistent hiring standards, companies can avoid charges of discrimination.

Question 32

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

A) U.S. Department of Education statistics indicate that by 2020 27 million people will have earned a college degree.
B) U.S. Department of Education statistics indicate that by 2020, 27 million people will have earned a college degree.

Question 33

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

A) Colin created the interview questions and Roberto conducted the interview.
B) Colin created the interview questions, and Roberto conducted the interview.
C) Colin created the interview questions and, Roberto conducted the interview.

Question 34

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

A) Many companies are concerned with fake products being sold online and these companies are now hiring full-time employees to review websites.
B) Many companies are concerned with fake products being sold online, and these companies are now hiring full-time employees to review websites.
C) Many companies are concerned with fake products being sold online; and these companies are now hiring full-time employees to review websites.

Question 35

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

A) To sit for the CPA examination you must meet specific educational requirements.
B) To sit for the CPA examination, you must meet specific educational requirements.
C) To sit for the CPA examination; you must meet specific educational requirements.

Question 36

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

A) Tori Heinz, MD spoke to our ethics class about patient confidentiality.
B) Tori Heinz MD, spoke to our ethics class about patient confidentiality.
C) Tori Heinz, MD, spoke to our ethics class about patient confidentiality.

Question 37

Which sentence is expressed correctly?

A) Our mailing address is 7,900 Willow Circle.
B) Our mailing address is 7900 Willow Circle.

Question 38

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

A) In January we hired 17 employees; in March only 5.
B) In January, we hired 17 employees; in March, only 5.
C) In January we hired 17 employees; in March, only 5.

Question 39

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

A) Starting October 1 your marketing representative will be Shyla Plummer.
B) Starting October 1, your marketing representative will be Shyla Plummer.
C) Starting October 1; your marketing representative will be Shyla Plummer.

Question 40

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

A) ​The employee, who previously worked for one of our competitors, will begin her new position on Monday.
B) ​Companies, that offer exceptional customer service, often receive the highest ratings from consumers.
C) ​Rebecca Gilles, who recently received recognition for her 30 years of employment, will retire on January 1.

Question 41

The company and ____ subsidiaries reported record growth.

A) its'
B) it's
C) its

Question 42

Let me ____ you that your proposal will receive serious consideration.

A) assure
B) ensure
C) insure

Question 43

Our IT Department performs regular ____ of our computer system's infrastructure.

A) maintainance
B) maintenance
C) ​maintenence

Question 44

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

A) "The biggest adventure you can ever take," said Oprah Winfrey, "is to live the life of your dreams."
B) "The biggest adventure you can ever take" said Oprah Winfrey is to live the life of your dreams."
C) "The biggest adventure you can ever take said Oprah Winfrey, is to live the life of your dreams."

Question 45

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

A) What it was was a brilliant marketing campaign.
B) What it was; was a brilliant marketing campaign.
C) What it was, was a brilliant marketing campaign.

Question 46

Russian-born native Natalya ____ to the United States.

A) emigrated
B) immigrated
C) ​emmigrated

Question 47

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

A) In short employees will need to select the health insurance option that best meets their needs.
B) In short, employees will need to select the health insurance option that best meets their needs.
C) In short, employees, will need to select the health insurance option that best meets their needs.

Question 48

Very few members had been ____ of the exact financial status of the organization.

A) apprized
B) appraised
C) ​apprised

Question 49

All of the following sentences are punctuated correctly except ______​

A) ​Susan Whitaker, not Brett Bauer, will be the emcee at this year's spring recognition banquet.
B) ​The more hours I work without a break the less productive I am.
C) ​It is hard work, never chance or pure luck, that determines one's success.

Question 50

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

A) Woody Allen said; "Eighty percent of success is showing up."
B) Woody Allen said, "Eighty percent of success is showing up."
C) Woody Allen said: "Eighty percent of success is showing up."