Comma Usage Practice Questions Flashcards
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Which sentence contains a comma splice?
Answer: She ran to the store, she bought milk.
A comma splice occurs when two independent clauses are joined only by a comma, without a coordinating conjunction. 'She ran to the store, she bought milk' is a comma splice.
Where should the comma be placed in this sentence? 'Before you leave please turn off the lights.'
Answer: Before you leave, please turn off the lights.
A comma follows the introductory adverbial clause 'Before you leave.' The comma separates the subordinate clause from the main clause 'please turn off the lights.'
Which sentence correctly uses commas with a parenthetical expression?
Answer: She is, in my opinion, the best candidate.
A parenthetical expression like 'in my opinion' interrupts the main clause and must be enclosed in commas on both sides.
Which sentence uses a comma incorrectly?
Answer: He is both, smart and tall.
'He is both, smart and tall' incorrectly places a comma between the correlative conjunction 'both' and the adjectives it connects. No comma is needed after 'both.'
Which sentence correctly uses a comma with a transitional expression?
Answer: Therefore, she decided to stay home.
'Therefore' is a transitional expression (conjunctive adverb). When it begins a sentence, it is followed by a comma to separate it from the main clause.
Which sentence correctly punctuates a direct quotation?
Answer: She said, "I will be there soon."
A comma follows the dialogue tag ('She said'), quotation marks enclose the spoken words, and the period falls inside the closing quotation mark. This follows standard American punctuation rules.