Commas: Review Quiz 1

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Question 1 of 20

1. Question
The following sentence is missing one or more commas. Which pattern best fits this sentence?

John Wesley famously said “The world is my parish.”
- Between independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction
- After an introductory word or phrase
- Between a dependent clause and an independent clause
- In a list
- Around non-essential information
- Between coordinate adjectives
- Before a quotation
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Question 2 of 20

2. Question
The following sentence is missing one or more commas. Which pattern best fits this sentence?

Todd a mechanic by trade spent some time working as a surfing instructor while traveling through Australia.
- Between independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction
- After an introductory word or phrase
- Between a dependent clause and an independent clause
- In a list
- Around non-essential information
- Between coordinate adjectives
- Before a quotation
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Question 3 of 20

3. Question
The following sentence is missing one or more commas. Which pattern best fits this sentence?

After playing an RPG on his computer Elton kept wondering what his actual lock-pick level would be.
- Between independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction
- After an introductory word or phrase
- Between a dependent clause and an independent clause
- In a list
- Around non-essential information
- Between coordinate adjectives
- Before a quotation
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Question 4 of 20

4. Question
The following sentence is missing one or more commas. Which pattern best fits this sentence?

At the 2017 Australian Open Roger Federer defeated Rafael Nadal for his 18th Major title.
- Between independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction
- After an introductory word or phrase
- Between a dependent clause and an independent clause
- In a list
- Around non-essential information
- Between coordinate adjectives
- Before a quotation
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Question 5 of 20

5. Question
The following sentence is missing one or more commas. Which pattern best fits this sentence?

The Liberal Party promised electoral reform yet they have since abandoned their promise.
- Between independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction
- After an introductory word or phrase
- Between a dependent clause and an independent clause
- In a list
- Around non-essential information
- Between coordinate adjectives
- Before a quotation
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Question 6 of 20

6. Question
The following sentence is missing one or more commas. Which pattern best fits this sentence?

What do you think the older more conservative members would have to say about that?
- Between independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction
- After an introductory word or phrase
- Between a dependent clause and an independent clause
- In a list
- Around non-essential information
- Between coordinate adjectives
- Before a quotation
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Question 7 of 20

7. Question
The following sentence is missing one or more commas. Which pattern best fits this sentence?

Although Dune is a science-fiction novel it has much to teach us about ecology and climate change.
- Between independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction
- After an introductory word or phrase
- Between a dependent clause and an independent clause
- In a list
- Around non-essential information
- Between coordinate adjectives
- Before a quotation
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Question 8 of 20

8. Question
The following sentence is missing one or more commas. Which pattern best fits this sentence?

What I dislike most about camping is sticky marshmallows damp socks and having to go to the washroom in the middle of the night.
- Between independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction
- After an introductory word or phrase
- Between a dependent clause and an independent clause
- In a list
- Around non-essential information
- Between coordinate adjectives
- Before a quotation
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Question 9 of 20

9. Question
The following sentence is missing one or more commas. Which pattern best fits this sentence?

Cynthia is coming home for the holidays and I think she’s bringing her new boyfriend too.
- Between independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction
- After an introductory word or phrase
- Between a dependent clause and an independent clause
- In a list
- Around non-essential information
- Between coordinate adjectives
- Before a quotation
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Question 10 of 20

10. Question
The following sentence is missing one or more commas. Which pattern best fits this sentence?

During the playoffs all the women stopped shaving their legs.
- Between independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction
- After an introductory word or phrase
- Between a dependent clause and an independent clause
- In a list
- Around non-essential information
- Between coordinate adjectives
- Before a quotation
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Question 11 of 20

11. Question
The following sentence is missing one or more commas. Which pattern best fits this sentence?

I wish I could stick to my diet but I have too much of a sweet tooth.
- Between independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction
- After an introductory word or phrase
- Between a dependent clause and an independent clause
- In a list
- Around non-essential information
- Between coordinate adjectives
- Before a quotation
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Question 12 of 20

12. Question
The following sentence is missing one or more commas. Which pattern best fits this sentence?

I love watching the banter between Shaq and Barkley two former all-stars who like to goof around.
- Between independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction
- After an introductory word or phrase
- Between a dependent clause and an independent clause
- In a list
- Around non-essential information
- Between coordinate adjectives
- Before a quotation
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Question 13 of 20

13. Question
The following sentence is missing one or more commas. Which pattern best fits this sentence?

Before you succeed you must learn to fail.
- Between independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction
- After an introductory word or phrase
- Between a dependent clause and an independent clause
- In a list
- Around non-essential information
- Between coordinate adjectives
- Before a quotation
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Question 14 of 20

14. Question
The following sentence is missing one or more commas. Which pattern best fits this sentence?

The distrust of the mainstream media a distrust that dogged the last election is not likely to disappear soon.
- Between independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction
- After an introductory word or phrase
- Between a dependent clause and an independent clause
- In a list
- Around non-essential information
- Between coordinate adjectives
- Before a quotation
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Question 15 of 20

15. Question
The following sentence is missing one or more commas. Which pattern best fits this sentence?

Somehow I imagined that the campus buildings would be covered in ivy the professors would be clothed in robes and the textbooks would be bound in leather.
- Between independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction
- After an introductory word or phrase
- Between a dependent clause and an independent clause
- In a list
- Around non-essential information
- Between coordinate adjectives
- Before a quotation
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Question 16 of 20

16. Question
The following sentence is missing one or more commas. Which pattern best fits this sentence?

When you play a full round of golf how many steps do you take?
- Between independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction
- After an introductory word or phrase
- Between a dependent clause and an independent clause
- In a list
- Around non-essential information
- Between coordinate adjectives
- Before a quotation
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Question 17 of 20

17. Question
The following sentence is missing one or more commas. Which pattern best fits this sentence?

A good worldview one that inspires others should include a positive vision for the future.
- Between independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction
- After an introductory word or phrase
- Between a dependent clause and an independent clause
- In a list
- Around non-essential information
- Between coordinate adjectives
- Before a quotation
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Question 18 of 20

18. Question
The following sentence is missing one or more commas. Which pattern best fits this sentence?

The deck sloped a little for the support beams were starting to rot.
- Between independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction
- After an introductory word or phrase
- Between a dependent clause and an independent clause
- In a list
- Around non-essential information
- Between coordinate adjectives
- Before a quotation
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Question 19 of 20

19. Question
The following sentence is missing one or more commas. Which pattern best fits this sentence?

We appreciate your thoughtful sincere apology.
- Between independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction
- After an introductory word or phrase
- Between a dependent clause and an independent clause
- In a list
- Around non-essential information
- Between coordinate adjectives
- Before a quotation
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Question 20 of 20

20. Question
The following sentence is missing one or more commas. Which pattern best fits this sentence?

Despite our recent arguments we still love each other.
- Between independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction
- After an introductory word or phrase
- Between a dependent clause and an independent clause
- In a list
- Around non-essential information
- Between coordinate adjectives
- Before a quotation
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