Capitals and Commas: Part 1 Answers

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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.
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”
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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
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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.

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