Reasons to Use a Comma
The cat wearing a sparkly top hat and moonwalking across the kitchen demanded a bowl of ice cream for breakfast.
Which version of the sentence has been correctly edited for punctuation?
a. The cat, wearing a sparkly top hat and moonwalking across the kitchen, demanded a bowl of ice cream for breakfast.
b. The cat, wearing a sparkly top hat and moonwalking across the kitchen demanded a bowl, of ice cream for breakfast.
c. The cat wearing a sparkly top hat, and moonwalking across the kitchen demanded a bowl of ice cream for breakfast.
d. The cat wearing, a sparkly top hat and moonwalking across the kitchen demanded, a bowl of ice cream for breakfast.
a. The cat, wearing a sparkly top hat and moonwalking across the kitchen, demanded a bowl of ice cream for breakfast.
Choose the sentence that properly uses a semicolon.
a. The aliens communicated through interpretive dance; meanwhile, their spaceship played disco music.
b. The cat slept peacefully; while the dog chased its tail.
c. Raindrops fell softly; and flowers bloomed in response.
d. The chicken wore sunglasses; but the cow tap-danced in a tutu.
a. The aliens communicated through interpretive dance; meanwhile, their spaceship played disco music.
Which of these sentences contains no errors?
a. The world isn't untravellable; but there are parts that are hard to reach.
b. I'm really scared of jungles; there are so many animals that could eat you!
c. I have read books about the desert; but never visited one.
d. Lake Orion is a calm place; and I'm glad I live here instead of the desert or jungle.
b. I'm really scared of jungles; there are so many animals that could eat you!
Which sentence correctly uses commas to separate coordinate adjectives?
a. The huge, kitchen sink was full of dishes.
b. The teacher read all the long, English essays.
c. You should try this hot, Chai latte.
d. I love my cozy, soft pajamas.
d. I love my cozy, soft pajamas.
Which of the following properly uses a semicolon?
a. When break starts; I'm going to relax.
b. I went to the mall; but my favorite store was closed.
c. I prefer waffles over pancakes; I like the texture more.
d. She loves to dance; and her favorite style is hip hop.
c. I prefer waffles over pancakes; I like the texture more.
Choose the answer that is the most effective substitute for the underlined part of the sentence below. Over break I can't wait to sleep in, and binge watch Netflix.
a. in; and
b. in. And
c. in and
d. No change
c. in and
The Super Bowl although boring and long is considered one of the most popular sporting events in the country.
Which version of the sentence has been correctly edited for punctuation?
a. The Super Bowl although boring and long is considered one of the most popular sporting events, in the country.
b. The Super Bowl, although boring and long, is considered one of the most popular sporting events in the country.
c. The Super Bowl although boring and long, is considered one of the most popular sporting events in the country.
d. The Super Bowl, although boring and long, is considered one of the most popular sporting events, in the country.
b. The Super Bowl, although boring and long, is considered one of the most popular sporting events in the country.
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
a. When the Eras tour started, everyone wanted tickets.
b. When, the Eras tour started, everyone wanted tickets.
c. When the Eras tour started everyone wanted tickets.
d. When the Eras tour started, everyone, wanted tickets.
a. When the Eras tour started, everyone wanted tickets.
Fill in the blank with the correct answer:
I want to go on vacation over ________ it's really expensive.
a. break but
b. break, but
c. break; but
d. break. But
b. break, but
Which sentence correctly uses commas to separate coordinate adjectives?
a. I drank a delicious, hot chocolate at the mall.
b. The team practiced every day on the turf, football field.
c. December 21st is often a short, cold day.
d. The mysterious, ancient, treasure chest was covered in engravings.
c. December 21st is often a short, cold day.
The students were not excited for Shrek but, they wanted it to be musical season, that they missed their friends.
Choose the sentence revision.
a. The students were not excited for Shrek, but they wanted it to be musical season, with their friends.
b. The students were not excited for Shrek, but they wanted it to be musical season, which they missed their friends.
c. The students wanted it to be musical season but they were note excited for Shrek, that they missed their friends.
d. The students were not excited for Shrek, but they wanted it to be musical season, because they missed their friends.
d. The students were not excited for Shrek, but they wanted it to be musical season, because they missed their friends.
Which of these sentences contains no errors?
a. Going to first hour I was late.
b. Unfortunately; I was late going to first hour.
c. I was going to first hour; unfortunately, I got a tardy.
d. I was going to first hour, unfortunately; I got a tardy.
c. I was going to first hour; unfortunately, I got a tardy.
Choose the answer that best uses commas to separate parts of a list.
a. I had to sprint laps, dribble and shoot the ball, and run drills at soccer practice.
b. I had to sprint laps, dribble, and shoot the ball, and run drills at soccer practice.
c. I had to sprint laps dribble and shoot the ball and run drills at soccer practice.
d. I had to sprint laps, dribble and shoot, the ball, and run drills at soccer practice.
a. I had to sprint laps, dribble and shoot the ball, and run drills at soccer practice.
Owen was excited the Percy Jackson show was out.
Select the best way to correct the punctuation error in the underlined sentence.
a. Owen was excited because, the Percy Jackson show was out.
b. Owen was excited, the Percy Jackson show was out.
c. Owen was excited the Percy Jackson show: was out.
d. Owen was excited; the Percy Jackson show was out.
d. Owen was excited; the Percy Jackson show was out.
Choose the answer that is the most effective substitute for the underlined part of the sentence below. John likes fast food but only Taco Bell.
a. food, but
b. food. But
c. food; but
d. No change
d. No change