Questions on usage of comma for grade 5 students

When should a comma be used to separate items in a list?

Before the first item

After each item except the last

Only before the last item

Never

Which of the following sentences uses a comma correctly?

I went to the store and bought milk bread and eggs.

I went to the store, and bought milk, bread, and eggs.

I went to the store and bought milk, bread, and eggs.

I went to the store and bought milk bread, and eggs.

In which sentence is the comma used incorrectly?

My favorite colors are blue, green, and purple.

The dog ran quickly, across the field.

She likes to swim, play soccer, and dance.

We went to the park, and played on the swings.

Which sentence demonstrates the correct use of a comma with introductory words or phrases?

Yesterday we went to the beach.

However, it was raining so we couldn't swim.

She likes to read books and watch movies.

In the morning I like to eat cereal for breakfast.

When should a comma be used before a coordinating conjunction?

Always

Never

Only when joining two independent clauses

Only when joining two dependent clauses

Which of the following sentences demonstrates the correct use of commas with nonessential information?

The book that I borrowed from the library was interesting.

My sister, who loves animals, wants to become a veterinarian.

We went to the park and played on the swings.

He bought a new car which is red.

When should a comma be used to separate adjectives?

Always

Never

Only when the adjectives are coordinate

Only when the adjectives are cumulative

Which sentence demonstrates the correct use of a comma with direct speech?

She said "I love ice cream."

He shouted, "Get out of here!"

They asked if we wanted to go swimming.

We replied "Yes, we would love to."

In which sentence is the comma used incorrectly?

The cat, who was black, sat on the mat.

I went to the store, but forgot to buy milk.

She likes to read books, watch movies, and play video games.

My favorite food is pizza, with extra cheese.

When should a comma be used to separate two clauses in a compound sentence?

Always

Never

Only when there is a coordinating conjunction

Only when there is a subordinating conjunction

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