Subskill # 10.

3 Punctuation: Commas, Compound Sentence, Series I

For numbers 1-6, choose the sentence that shows the correct use of a comma in a
compound sentence.

1. A. Sean is an auto mechanic and 4. A. Jack is looking for a job, so, he

he doesn’t mind getting dirty, is updating his resume.
on the job. B. Many people buy lottery tickets,
B. The baby kept crying, yet she but, not everyone is a winner.
didn’t seem to be ill. C. The dogs were barking loudly,
C. The seafood special is fried at night and they kept me
catfish but, flounder, is also on awake.
the menu. D. A verdict can be decided by a
D. Citizens can vote at the polls judge, or a jury can make that
or, voters can use absentee decision.
ballots.
5. A. I like the cafeteria food so I eat
2. A. Betty jogs a mile everyday, so there, everyday.
she is in great shape. B. The recipe calls for two eggs
B. The pitcher threw his fast ball and we have, only one.
and, the batter struck out. C. My mother is a senior citizen,
C. Tyrone walked home from but she still has skill in driving
school yet, he could have taken her car.
the bus. D. The fish was advertised as
D. An actor can work on a fresh but it had a bad, smell.
television show, or, he can act
in movies. 6. A. Sam did not like his food
selection, nor did he like the
3. A. I take vitamins everyday, yet, I restaurant service.
still feel tired. B. My brother plays a guitar but,
B. My brother flies an airplane, but he is not in a band.
he is not a commercial pilot. C. The snow melted and the
C. An athlete can play football, or, streets became wet, and
he could choose to be a slushy.
baseball player. D. We planted new shrubs so, we
D. Darla watches television are hoping for rain.
everyday and she enjoys the
soap, operas.

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Subskill # 10.3 Punctuation: Commas, Compound Sentence, Series I

For numbers 7-12, choose the sentence that shows the correct use of commas in a
series.

7. A. Winter, spring, summer, and 10. A. The most popular pastas are
fall, are the four seasons. spaghetti, fettuccine, and
B. Jack’s hobbies are sailing his ravioli.
boat, playing tennis and fishing B. Eggs can be fried, scrambled,
for trout. or, boiled.
C. The office workers include a C. Young boys enjoy playing,
secretary, a paralegal, and a baseball, soccer, and football.
file clerk. D. Cereal, eggs, and pancakes,
D. Food can be cooked in the oven are breakfast food items.
in the microwave, or on the
grill. 11. A. Training classes can be taken in
the morning, afternoon, or,
8. A. The school offers training, in evening.
nursing, child care and B. An address can be on, a street,
accounting. lane, road, or boulevard.
B. Jay, Bert, and Fred, feel C. Jazz, rock, country, and
confident they will make the classical are types of music.
team. D. Her favorite gems, are
C. Janie lives with her mother, diamonds, rubies and emeralds.
father, sister, and, two
brothers.
12. A. The three meals of the day are
D. My favorite colors are blue, breakfast, lunch, and, dinner.
yellow, and green.
B. Florida, Georgia and Alabama
are southern states.
9. A. Margie is a bright, cheerful, C. Some American coins are,
fun-loving, person. pennies, nickels, dimes, and
B. Roast beef, turkey, or ham is quarters.
usually served for a holiday D. Most people live in homes,
dinner. apartments, condos, or
C. The zoo now has, a gorilla, a townhouses.
panther, and a giraffe on site.
D. The students can choose to
study Spanish French, or
Italian.

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Subskill # 10.3 Punctuation: Commas, Compound Sentence, Series I

For numbers 13-20, choose the sentence that shows the correct use of commas.

13. A. My furniture is old, but it is still 17. A. Karen studied for her math test
valuable to me. yet, she didn’t get a high score.
B. For school, each pupil will need B. The boys did the yard work,
pencils, erasers, and, tablets. and, they were well paid.
C. Robins blue jays, and wrens are C. The soldiers finished their
types of birds. training, so they celebrated
D. My sister is a good singer and with a party.
she sings in the church choir. D. The movie will be showing on
Friday Saturday, and Sunday.
14. A. I bought a new suit and I also
bought shoes to go with it. 18. A. The clock is broken and, it will
B. Her hobbies are bicycling, have to be fixed.
dancing, and boating. B. The three girls chosen for
C. Butter is made from milk but, cheerleaders were Sally, Helen,
margarine is made from corn and Nicki.
oil. C. Ryan wants to be a police
D. Our entertainment activities officer so, he is attending
include, movies, concerts and classes.
plays. D. My young son is always
running, jumping, or, climbing.
15. A. We went to the party and, we
had a great time. 19 A. Brad runs two miles everyday
B. The final exam is on Monday, and, he is in great shape.
and, it will be a multiple-choice B. Tom wants to propose to his
test. girlfriend, so he is purchasing a
C. The contest prizes will be ring.
tickets for movies, restaurants, C. The groceries on my list
and, shows. include, milk, bread, and
D. The manager is the top boss, peanut butter.
so he can be strict with the D. Taylor never had a music
employees. lesson yet, she can play the
piano.
16. A. Everyday reading includes
books, magazines, and 20. A. She could take the file clerk job
newspapers. or, she can look for another
B. A play ticket can be pre- position.
ordered or, it can be purchased B. The office staff consists of Matt,
at the door. Sheila Charley, and Larry.
C. The office supplies we need C. Some workers bring their
are, paper, scotch tape, and lunches to work, and others eat
pens. in the cafeteria.
D. The hurricane hit the city, and, D. Jeff doesn’t make much money
it caused a great deal of yet, he lives in a fancy house.
damage.

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