PARCC Comma 2

Question 1

Which sentence correctly uses commas in a series?

Accepted Answer

We bought apples, oranges, and pears.

Answer

We bought apples oranges and pears.

Answer

We bought, apples oranges and pears.

Answer

We bought apples oranges, and pears.

Question 2

Where should a comma go? 'After the long meeting we went home.'

Accepted Answer

After 'meeting'

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After 'long'

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After 'we'

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No comma needed

Question 3

Which sentence correctly joins two independent clauses?

Accepted Answer

I was tired, so I went to bed.

Answer

I was tired, I went to bed.

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I was tired so I went to bed.

Answer

I was tired so, I went to bed.

Question 4

Which sentence correctly sets off a nonessential clause?

Accepted Answer

My brother, who lives in Ohio, is visiting.

Answer

My brother who lives in Ohio is visiting.

Answer

My brother who lives in Ohio, is visiting.

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My brother, who lives in Ohio is visiting.

Question 5

Where does a comma belong? 'Yes I would love to come.'

Accepted Answer

After 'Yes'

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After 'would'

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After 'love'

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No comma needed

Question 6

Which sentence correctly uses a comma in a direct address?

Accepted Answer

Maria, can you help me?

Answer

Maria can you help me?

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Maria can you, help me?

Answer

Maria can, you help me?

Question 7

Which sentence correctly separates two coordinate adjectives?

Accepted Answer

It was a cold, rainy day.

Answer

It was a cold rainy, day.

Answer

It was a, cold rainy day.

Answer

It was a cold rainy day,