Comma (,) Practice Exercise: Comma (,) MCQ Grammar Test Online

Question 1:  Which of the following sentences uses a comma correctly?

(A) She enjoys cooking reading and hiking

(B) I went to the store to buy milk bread and eggs

(C) The cat which was sleeping woke up

(D) He is tall strong and has dark hair

Question 2:  Select the sentence that requires a comma.

(A) After the rain stopped we went outside

(B) He likes pizza and pasta

(C) The sun is shining brightly

(D) She is an excellent student

Question 3:  Identify the sentence with the incorrect comma usage.

(A) I need to buy apples oranges and bananas

(B) Although it was raining we decided to go for a walk

(C) She said she would come but she didn't

(D) My favorite colors are blue green and purple

Question 4:  Which of the following uses commas correctly?

(A) Please bring me the book the one on the table

(B) My brother who lives in California is visiting

(C) The movie was long yet entertaining

(D) We traveled to Spain Italy and France

Question 5:  What is the purpose of the comma in the following sentence? 'Before dinner we went for a walk.'

(A) To indicate a pause

(B) To separate two clauses

(C) To list items

(D) It does not need a comma

Question 6:  Choose the sentence that correctly uses commas.

(A) The teacher asked us to read chapters one two and three

(B) My favorite animals are dogs cats and birds

(C) Yes I would love to go with you

(D) The book which I borrowed was fascinating

Question 7:  Identify the error in this sentence: 'Let's eat Grandma.'

(A) No error

(B) A comma is needed after 'eat'

(C) A comma is needed after 'Let's'

(D) A comma is needed after 'Grandma'

Question 8:  In which sentence is a comma needed?

(A) It was a long tiring day

(B) The dog barked loudly

(C) After the meeting we can go for coffee

(D) He is a talented musician

Question 9:  Which of the following sentences is correct?

(A) The weather is cold but sunny

(B) She is a good student but she needs to study more

(C) I wanted to go swimming however it was too cold

(D) He is funny intelligent and kind

Question 10:  Identify the incorrect usage of commas.

(A) I went to the park and the zoo

(B) She bought apples bananas and grapes

(C) The dog ran quickly but he got tired

(D) He likes chocolate but he prefers vanilla