PARCC Comma Usage Practice Questions 2

Question 1

Which sentence correctly uses a comma with a coordinating conjunction?

Accepted Answer

She wanted to go to the movies, but she was too tired.

Answer

She wanted to go to the movies but she was too tired.

Answer

She wanted to go, to the movies but she was too tired.

Answer

She, wanted to go to the movies but she was too tired.

Question 2

Which sentence correctly uses commas with introductory elements?

Accepted Answer

After the long game, the players rested.

Answer

After the long game the players rested.

Answer

After, the long game the players rested.

Answer

After the long game the, players rested.

Question 3

In which sentence are commas used correctly in a series?

Accepted Answer

I bought apples, oranges, and bananas.

Answer

I bought apples, oranges and bananas.

Answer

I bought, apples oranges, and bananas.

Answer

I bought apples oranges, and bananas.

Question 4

Which sentence uses a comma correctly with a nonrestrictive clause?

Accepted Answer

Ms. Garcia, who is my favorite teacher, assigns a lot of homework.

Answer

The teacher who assigns the most homework is Ms. Garcia.

Answer

Ms. Garcia who is my favorite teacher assigns a lot of homework.

Answer

The teacher, who assigns homework is Ms. Garcia.

Question 5

Which sentence uses a comma correctly in a date?

Accepted Answer

On July 4, 1776, the Declaration of Independence was signed.

Answer

On July 4 1776, the Declaration of Independence was signed.

Answer

On July 4, 1776 the Declaration of Independence was signed.

Answer

On July, 4, 1776, the Declaration of Independence was signed.

Question 6

Which sentence correctly uses a comma with a direct address?

Accepted Answer

Can you help me, John?

Answer

Can you help me John?

Answer

Can, you help me John?

Answer

Can you, help me John?