Subskill # 10.5 Punctuation: Commas, Direct Address, Yes, No I
For questions 1-10, read each sentence carefully. Decide which sentence shows
correct use of the comma.
1.
A. Will you please, Rachel, set
the table so that we may eat
dinner?
B. Eliza check the bread in the
oven to see whether it is
done.
C. Theresa; we hope you
remembered, to bring the
dessert.
D. When we are finished eating,
the job of washing dishes is
yours: Helene.
4.
A. On Friday, Steve your new
house will have the electrical
wiring installed.
B. The electrical contractors are
hiring more electricians Mark,
due to a housing boom.
C. Will, are you going to apply
for a job with Jones
Electrical?
D. One of the applicants for the
apprentice electrician job
Don, is a female.
2.
A. Richard you must access the
Internet, before your e-mail
can be sent.
B. One of the technologies used
by teenagers Jose, is text
messaging with their cell
phones.
C. Reid, be sure your phone is
turned off when the instructor
gives a demonstration.
D. I think Claire your computer
has a virus because the
Internet takes so long to
access.
5.
A. The real estate agent said,
"Mr. Lopez you can move,
into your new house at the
end of next week.
B. Did you tell me, Sam, that
your house has five
bathrooms?
C. Our new neighbors Alice are
installing, a pool in their
backyard.
D. George; that light yellow
paint makes your house look
larger.
6.
3.
A. Yes. retail sales went up 1.2
percent in December due to
new auto sales.
B. No; the increase in sales did
not include more gasoline
purchases.
C. Yes people did spend a lot of
money during December on
consumer products.
D. Yes, the report says that
payroll job growth has been
strong in recent months.
A. Craig said, "Yes. my car is
covered by comprehensive
insurance."
B. Well I think, the car
dealership will register your
car with the Department of
Motor Vehicles.
C. No I can't find, the original
title to my car.
D. Yes, my new car is equipped
with both a sunroof and a CD
player.
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Subskill # 10.5 Punctuation: Commas, Direct Address, Yes, No I
7.
8.
A. Mr. Ramon last week I
worked with Leo, the
estimator at the auto body
repair shop.
B. Since you've been away on
vacation, Mr. Ramon Leo; has
taught me to do computerized
estimates.
C. I hope you, Mr. Ramon as
owner, of the auto body
repair shop, will install new
computer software to do the
estimates.
D. Leo, you have been of great
assistance to me while I was
learning how to do
computerized estimates.
9.
A. Yes my lawn mower, is self
propelled, and easy to use.
B. No; the plants, in my
backyard are not susceptible
to cold temperatures.
C. Jessica really feels that, yes
her flowers are the most
beautiful in the neighborhood.
D. It seems that, yes, palm trees
can withstand high winds as
seen after the recent
hurricanes.
10.
A. Did you know Tim, our new
police academy instructor was
once in the Green Berets?
B. Hank law enforcement
officers, must often be able to
control their vehicles in high
speed chases.
C. I can hear sirens behind me,
Vince, so I am going to slow
my car down and stop on the
right side of the road.
D. Did I hear you say, Natalie;
that you want to be a
corrections officer?
A. Try to remember, Bill, and
George, to measure
accurately before you cut the
wood.
B. The new house across the
street will be completely
finished by the end of next
week Franco.
C. Charles, the shipment of the
new kitchen cabinets has
been delayed.
D. Bill, and George, pile the
stack of lumber from the
truck behind the concrete
blocks.
For questions 11-15, look at the underlined section for each question. Choose the
sentence that shows the correct use of the comma.
11.
The new employees, Marcella will
be training on our computer
system next week.
A. employees, Marcella; will be
B. employees; Marcella, will be
C. employees Marcella, will be
D. employees, Marcella, will be
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12.
Yes it is time to plant tomatoes in
the containers.
A. Yes, it is time to
B. Yes, it is time, to
C. Yes; it is time to
D. Yes it is time, to
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13.
I believe Rose that this
restaurant has the best grilled
fish in town.
A. I believe, Rose that
B. I, believe, Rose that
C. I believe, Rose, that
D. Correct as it is
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14.
It is time Travis and Robby to
learn how to use the tire
balancing machine.
A. , time Travis and Robby to
B. time, Travis and Robby, to
C. time, Travis, and Robby to
D. time Travis and Robby, to
15.
You Kevin and Matt must use the
copy machine in the secretary's
office for your report.
A. You, Kevin and Matt,
B. You; Kevin and Matt,
C. You Kevin, and Matt
D. You Kevin and Matt,
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Answer Key
1.
A
2.
C
3.
D
4.
C
5.
B
6.
D
7.
D
8.
C
9.
D
10. C
11. D
12. A
13. C
14. B
15. A
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