Finding and Fixing Errors in Comma Usage

1. If an underlined portion of this sentence is incorrect, select the revision that fixes it. If the sentence is correct as written, select d, “No change is necessary.”

   The company owners, for your information are planning to inspect our department this afternoon.

   Question

   A.

   owners for

   B.

   information, are

   C.

   department, this

   D.

   No change is necessary.

   Finding and Fixing Errors in Comma Usage - Question 1
2. Choose the item that has no errors.

   Question

   A.

   I used to hate parties but now I like to socialize with others.

   B.

   I used to hate parties, but now I like to socialize with others.

   C.

   I used to hate parties, but, now I like to socialize with others.

   Finding and Fixing Errors in Comma Usage - Question 2
3. Choose the item that has no errors.

   Question

   A.

   If you do not file your income tax forms by April 15, 2013 you could face penalties.

   B.

   If you do not file your income tax forms by April 15, 2013, you could face penalties.

   C.

   If you do not file your income tax forms by April 15 2013 you could face penalties.

   Finding and Fixing Errors in Comma Usage - Question 3
4. If an underlined portion of this sentence is incorrect, select the revision that fixes it. If the sentence is correct as written, select d, “No change is necessary.”

   Henry’s favorite hobbies are watching birds, collecting stamps, and fixing up old cars.

   Question

   A.

   favorite, hobbies

   B.

   are watching, birds

   C.

   stamps and

   D.

   No change is necessary.

   Finding and Fixing Errors in Comma Usage - Question 4
5. Choose the item that has no errors.

   Question

   A.

   Roger, who teaches dance at a local studio, will be my partner for the ballroom competition.

   B.

   Roger who teaches dance at a local studio will be my partner for the ballroom competition.

   C.

   Roger who teaches dance at a local studio, will be my partner for the ballroom competition.

   Finding and Fixing Errors in Comma Usage - Question 5
6. If an underlined portion of this sentence is incorrect, select the revision that fixes it. If the sentence is correct as written, select d, “No change is necessary.”

   Feeling adventurous, Alexia tasted the guava, mango and passion fruit.

   Question

   A.

   adventurous Alexia

   B.

   tasted, the

   C.

   mango, and

   D.

   No change is necessary.

   Finding and Fixing Errors in Comma Usage - Question 6
7. Choose the item that has no errors.

   Question

   A.

   I discovered that Lansing, Michigan was the hometown of four people at the party.

   B.

   I discovered that Lansing Michigan, was the hometown of four people at the party.

   C.

   I discovered that Lansing, Michigan, was the hometown of four people at the party.

   Finding and Fixing Errors in Comma Usage - Question 7
8. If an underlined portion of this sentence is incorrect, select the revision that fixes it. If the sentence is correct as written, select d, “No change is necessary.”

   Just to be different I decided to wear a top hat to all my classes today.

   Question

   A.

   different, I

   B.

   decided, to

   C.

   hat, to

   D.

   No change is necessary.

   Finding and Fixing Errors in Comma Usage - Question 8
9. Choose the item that has no errors.

   Question

   A.

   “If you follow my instructions precisely” said the manager, “I will consider you for a promotion.”

   B.

   “If you follow my instructions precisely,” said the manager “I will consider you for a promotion.”

   C.

   “If you follow my instructions precisely,” said the manager, “I will consider you for a promotion.”

   Finding and Fixing Errors in Comma Usage - Question 9
10. If an underlined portion of this sentence is incorrect, select the revision that fixes it. If the sentence is correct as written, select d, “No change is necessary.”

    No Bob, I cannot swim, paddle a kayak, or steer a sailboat.

    Question

    A.

    No, Bob,

    B.

    swim paddle

    C.

    kayak or

    D.

    No change is necessary.

    Finding and Fixing Errors in Comma Usage - Question 10