Commas Quiz

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A Game to Practice Comma Usage

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SHOOT THE CLOWN!

Answer correctly and throw the clown into the water five times to earn your reward.

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1/5

Which of the following is INCORRECT?

We could go to the movies, or we could go to the bowling alley.

We traveled to California and saw the sea lions.

We ordered seafood but they brought us steak.

1/5

Right! Great job! Now let's try another.

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2/5

Which of the following is INCORRECT?

We prepared brisket, baked beans, and macaroni, and cheese.

We bought T-shirts, glasses, and books at the gift shop.

Poppy, Linda, and Sue are best friends.

2/5

Right! You're getting there!

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3/5

Which of the following is INCORRECT?

After work let's get ice cream.

Because she studied, Brenda passed the test.

After Alex ordered pizza he picked out a movie.

3/5

Right! You're almost there!

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4/5

Which of the following is INCORRECT?

Slowly and quietly, he tiptoed past his parents.

Lazily she climbed out of bed.

In the bushes, the cat waited to pounce.

4/5

Right! Just one more!

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5/5

Which of the following is INCORRECT?

Sorry I can't go.

We disagreed; however, we remained friends.

Thus, we decided to go to Iceland instead.

5/5

Right!Now collect your reward!

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ARE YOU SURE?

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MIRROR LABYRINTH

Which image is the real one?Choose well and get to your reward!

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True or False: No comma is needed if a phrase or clause occurs at the end of the sentence instead of the beginning.

2/5

True or False: You put commas around nonessential elements in a sentence.

3/5

True or False: You use commas to separate quotes or dialogue from the rest of the sentence.

4/5

True or False: When listing a date, you put a comma between the month and year like so: October, 31.

5/5

True or False: When listing an address, you place a comma between the street number and name like so: 123, Sesame Street.

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HORSE RACE

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Answer correctly before the time runs out and make your horse reach the finish line first!

1/5Which of the following is incorrect?

YOU

The group that won the medal had the best project.

The guy who robbed the deli is in prison

The book, under my desk, is my favorite.

1/5

Wrong!

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2/5Which of the following is incorrect?

YOU

The hot, sweet oatmeal smelled delicious.

The badly, damaged house is on the next block.

She pulled on her brown leather coat.

2/5

Wrong!

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3/5Which of the following is incorrect?

YOU

He was merely excited not crazed.

She was assertive, not bossy.

We haven't met, have we?

3/5

Wrong!

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4/5Which of the following is correct?

YOU

We drove to Monterey, California for a trip.

Our party is planned for October, 30, 2026.

Meet me at 85, Lost Pine Road, Huntsville Alabama.

4/5

Wrong!

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5/5Which of the following is incorrect?

YOU

Quincey spoke up, "I want to go!"

"Go ahead" Grandpa said.

Dodds writes, "Writing is fun."

5/5

Wrong!

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THE HOUSE OF TERROR

Try to find the answer withoutstumbling on any scary surprises!

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True or False: You need commas between each item in a series.

1/5

False

True

Drag the halo of light!

True or False: You need a comma before a conjunction in a compound sentence.

2/5

True

False

True or False: You would put a comma between two compound subjects.

3/5

False

True

You need commas after introductory phrases or clauses.

4/5

True

False

True or False: When interrupting a sentence with a word such as "however," you set it off in commas.

5/5

False

True

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