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Commas With Complex Sentences And Compound Sentences
Test Description: Where do commas go with complex sentences, and where do commas go with compound sentences?
Instructions: Answer all questions to get your test result.
1) A comma goes after a dependent clause that starts a sentence
A
False
B
Sometimes
C
Never
D
True
2) A comma goes before a dependent clause that ends a sentence
A
False
B
Always
C
True
D
Sometimes
3) A comma goes before the conjunction in a compound sentence
A
Sometimes
B
Never
C
False
D
Always
4) Two independent clauses joined by a comma and conjunction make up a compound sentence.
A
Maybe
B
Yes
C
No
D
Sometimes
5) A dependent clause and an independent clause make up a complex sentence.
A
Yes
B
Not usually
C
No
D
Sometimes
6) This sentence needs a comma between the clauses: While Mary was sure the answer was right Mary's teacher was not quite as certain.
A
no comma is needed
B
yes, before *was sure*
C
yes, before *Mary's teacher*
D
the comma is optional
7) This sentence needs a comma between the clauses: Bob ate apples while Bob's dog hoped for a taste.
A
Yes, before *while*
B
No
C
The comma is optional
D
Yes, before *hoped*
8) This sentence needs a comma between the clauses: It makes no sense to study algebra if the student will not use the math later.
A
The comma is optional
B
No
C
Yes, before *if*
D
Yes, after *sense*
9) This sentence needs a comma between the clauses: When I can no longer keep my eyes open I will put the book down.
A
The comma is optional
B
Yes, after *open*
C
No
D
Yes, after *longer*
10) The comma goes *after* the conjunction in a compound sentence
A
Sometimes
B
Yes
C
Usually
D
Nope
11) This sentence needs a comma between the clauses: I have a cat but it has a nasty temper.
A
The comma is optional
B
Yes
C
Mars is bright tonight
D
No
12) This sentence needs a comma between the clauses: I need to do the shopping because there is nothing to eat in the house.
A
The comma is optional
B
Mars is bright tonight
C
Yes
D
No
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