Choose the right answer:
1. There should be commas around "however" in the following sentence: "Dwayne had planned to take the last flight out to Chicago. It was cancelled, however, because of bad weather."
True
False
2. Use two commas around "extra information" in a sentence to show that it is not important to the meaning of that sentence if taken out. For example: "The hardware store down the street, which had been paved recently, is open until midnight five days a week."
True
False
3. Select the sentence that is punctuated correctly.
During halftime at the local high school, Felipe noticed a cheerleader crying, the coach yelling, and the fans emptying the stands.
During halftime, at the local high school Felipe noticed a cheerleader crying, the coach yelling, and the fans emptying the stands.
During halftime at the local high school Felipe noticed that a cheerleader crying, the coach was yelling, and the fans were emptying the stands.
4. Select the sentence that is punctuated correctly.
The neighbors' new dog is small, quiet, and shy.
The neighbors' new dog is small quiet and shy.
The neighbors' new dog is, small, quiet and shy.
5. Select the sentence that is punctuated correctly.
The oil from Eucalyptus trees which are native, to Australia is known for its medicinal properties.
The oil from Eucalyptus trees, which are native to Australia, is known for its medicinal properties.
The oil from Eucalyptus trees which are native to Australia is known, for its medicinal properties.
6. The following sentence is an example of proper comma usage: "Many students anticipate spring break but, Luis looks forward to winter vacation more."
True
False
7. Select the sentence that is punctuated correctly.
If there is practice after school on Friday, I can drop the kids off and you can pick them up.
If there is practice after school on Friday, I can drop the kids off, and you can pick them up.
If there is practice after school in Friday I can drop the kids off, and you can pick them up.
8. Select the sentence that is punctuated correctly.
Christy is working on becoming an intentional learner; in fact she has successfully learned to engage her Learning Patterns to think, read and write critically.
Christy is working on becoming an intentional learner; in fact, she has successfully learned to engage her Learning Patterns to think, read and write critically.
Christy is working on becoming an intentional learner in fact, she has successfully learned to engage her Learning Patterns to think, read and write critically.
9. Select the sentence that is punctuated correctly.
Even though it is almost summer we still have overcast skies and light rain.
Even though, it is almost summer we still have overcast skies and light rain.
Even though it is almost summer, we still have overcast skies and light rain.
10. Select the sentence that is punctuated correctly.
"You mustn't allow your frustration to interfere with your motivation," advised the Admissions Counselor. "Tech support is available 24/7 to help with these issues", she then explained.
"You mustn't allow your frustration to interfere with your motivation", advised the Admissions Counselor. "Tech support is available 24/7 to help with these issues", she then explained.
"You mustn't allow your frustration to interfere with your motivation," advised the Admissions Counselor. "Tech support is available 24/7 to help with these issues," she then explained.