Capitals and Commas: Part 1 Answers

Read the paragraph.Even though my life is very busy, I spend as much time as I can with my family. I often ask my dad, who is an excellent athlete to play soccer with me. I also enjoy taking walks, baking desserts, and playing cards with my mom. However, nothing is better than watching movies with my loyal cat, Max.

A

Even though my life is very busy, I spend as much time as I can with my family.

B

However, nothing is better than watching movies with my loyal cat, Max.

C

I also enjoy taking walks, baking desserts, and playing cards with my mom.

D

I often ask my dad, who is an excellent athlete to play soccer with me.

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Which sentence correctly uses commas to offset a phrase in the sentence?

A

It may take me months, if not years, to train for a marathon.

B

My dog a poodle named, Toby, will do tricks for food.

C

My cousin who lives in another state, will visit us, this fall.

D

I went, to a late-night rock concert, with my best friend.

3

Which sentence correctly uses a comma to join an independent and dependent clause?

A

When you reach your destination please, give me a call to check in.

B

I will plant the vegetable garden, after I’m done mowing the grass.

C

My cousin who is a black belt in karate, taught me a lesson in self-defense.

D

Although I had been looking forward to the concert, I was just too tired to go.

4

Read the sentence.My brother and I visit my grandmother every sunday for dinner.

A

brother

B

grandmother

C

sunday

D

dinner

5

Read the sentence.Roberto is a very talented concert pianist while his sister enjoys playing rock music on her drums and electric guitar.

A

after the word “talented”

B

after the word “pianist”

C

after the word “rock”

D

after the word “drums”

6

Which sentence correctly uses commas?

A

I don’t like watching a lot of TV, but, I really enjoy going to the movies.

B

My teacher who has lived, in several countries, speaks five languages.

C

My aunt, illustrates books, writes stories, and teaches art classes.

D

I slipped several times as I made my way up the steep, wet, rocky trail.

7

Which address is capitalized correctly?

A

350 south Merryhill Road, Huntington, west Virginia

B

350 South Merryhill Road, Huntington, West Virginia

C

350 south Merryhill road, Huntington, West Virginia

D

350 South Merryhill road, Huntington, west Virginia

8

Read the sentence.Mrs. Miller told us that the Winter storm would likely delay our flight to North Dakota.

A

Miller

B

Winter

C

North

D

Dakota

9

Which sentence correctly uses commas to separate phrases?

A

The cooking class will teach us how to, grill fish, bake a pie, and make cream.

B

The math test will include one word problem, one graph and ten equations.

C

I spend my free time reading books, watching TV, and playing video games.

D

Staying fit involves eating healthy foods, staying active and, sleeping well.

10

Read the sentence.We drove north on the highway before my dad realized that we were supposed to take the exit in coppertown.

A

north

B

highway

C

dad

D

coppertown

11

Read the paragraph.Even though my life is very busy, I spend as much time as I can with my family. I often ask my dad, who is an excellent athlete to play soccer with me. I also enjoy taking walks, baking desserts, and playing cards with my mom. However, nothing is better than watching movies with my loyal cat, Max.

A

The word “soccer” should be capitalized.

B

Insert a comma after “cards”

C

The word “cat” should be capitalized.

D

Insert a comma after “athlete”

12

Which sentence correctly uses a comma to join independent clauses?

A

Carlo loves riding the roller coaster, but I prefer the merry-go-round.

B

It’s unlikely that you will do well on the test, without studying.

C

Marcia is good at sculpting clay and, I am good at carving wood.

D

The weather forecast looks good, so, you should have a great trip.

13

Read the paragraph.Even though my life is very busy, I spend as much time as I can with my family. I often ask my dad, who is an excellent athlete to play soccer with me. I also enjoy taking walks, baking desserts, and playing cards with my mom. However, nothing is better than watching movies with my loyal cat, Max.

A

Even though, my life is very busy, I spend as much time as I can with my family.

B

However, nothing is better than watching movies with my loyal, cat, Max.

C

I also enjoy taking walks, baking desserts, and playing cards, with my mom.

D

I often ask my dad, who is an excellent athlete, to play soccer with me.

14

Which title is capitalized correctly?

A

How the north Won the Civil War

B

A Writer’s Collection of winter Poems

C

Ten Tips for Writing the Perfect Essay

D

The Art Of Japanese Cooking

15

Which sentence correctly uses commas?

A

My cat, who sleeps all day, likes to romp and play in the middle of the night.

B

We took several, beautiful, nature pictures during our day at the beach.

C

My brother, earns top grades, plays sports and volunteers at the pet shelter.

D

The project will likely take all day to complete, so, we should start early.

16

Which address is capitalized correctly?

A

4201 east Ridgeview Way, Chicago, Illinois

B

4201 East Ridgeview way, chicago, Illinois

C

4201 east Ridgeview way, Chicago, illinois

D

4201 East Ridgeview Way, Chicago, Illinois

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