The English language has several punctuation marks that help people to communicate with one another effectively, especially in the written form. If you don’t follow the rules applicable to punctuation marks you could well be misunderstood. In written English, we use different parts of speech to string together sentences that make our words meaningful and able to be understood by the reader.
Among all the punctuation marks the most often used is the comma (,). The comma is very versatile and because of this it is also, probably, the most misused. A proper understanding of the comma will enhance your writing ability.
The comma is used in a variety of situations where a pause is warranted:
[readmore]It is used to divide a sentence into separate elements or ideas within the sentence.
The comma is used to separate items in a series such as oranges, apples and pears.
The comma is used to separate adjectives.
The comma is used when you need to pause after an introductory clause.
When using a direct quotation a comma is placed before the quotation.
A comma is used to start a dialogue.
A comma is also used while introducing a sentence after words such as ‘hello’ or ‘why.'
Treat the comma well and it will help you to express yourself better. Take this quiz and learn more about comas.
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Choose the sentence with correct punctuation. |
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My friend lives in the in the large, green, white and red house located near the school. |
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My friend lives in the in the large and green, white and red house located near the school. |
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My friend lives in the in the large, green, white, red house located near the school. |
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My friend lives in the in the large, green and white and red house located near the school. |
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Choose the sentence with correct punctuation. |
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My son, Avinash, was born on July 24, 1987, in Begaluru, Karnataka, India. |
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My son Avinash was born on July 24, 1987 in Begaluru, Karnataka, India. |
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My son, Avinash, was born on July 24 1987 in Begaluru, Karnataka, India. |
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My son, Avinash, was born on July 24, 1987 in Begaluru Karnataka, India. |
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Choose the sentence with correct punctuation. |
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You may, of course telephone me on Monday. |
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You may, of course, telephone me on Monday. |
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You may of course, telephone me on Monday. |
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You may of course telephone me on Monday. |
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Choose the sentence with correct punctuation. |
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Rafael Nadal said "No questions about my injury" |
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Rafael Nadal said, "No questions about my injury" |
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Rafael Nadal said, "No questions about my injury," |
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Rafael Nadal said "No questions about my injury", |
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"If you are not certain about them, let us know now."
"Let us know now if you are not sure about them." - Choose the correct statement in relation to the two sentences. |
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The first sentence is wrong and second sentence is right. |
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The first sentence is right and second sentence is wrong. |
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Both senences are wrong. |
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Both sentences are right. |
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Choose the sentence with correct punctuation. |
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"Finish your homework before you sleep," said his mother. |
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"Finish your homework before you sleep" said his mother. |
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"Finish your homework before you sleep", said his mother. |
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"Finish your homework before you sleep,", said his mother. |
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"The house on the hill is ours, not theirs." - What is wrong with this punctuation? |
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The comma should be removed. |
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Comma should appear after 'hill'. |
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The punctuation is right. |
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The word 'house' should be between commas. |
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Choose the option with the correct punctuation. |
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Mustaq who is my assistant closed the shop's shutter. The chauffeur, sensing it was late, drove faster. |
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Mustaq, who is my assistant, closed the shop's shutter. The chauffeur, sensing it was late, drove faster. |
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Mustaq, who is my assistant, closed the shop's shutter. The chauffeur sensing it was late drove faster. |
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Mustaq who is my assistant closed the shop's shutter. The chauffeur sensing it was late drove faster. |
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Choose the option with the correct punctuation. |
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He ran to the car and sat inside. |
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He ran to the car, and, sat inside. |
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He ran to the car and, sat inside. |
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He ran to the car, and sat inside. |
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Choose the correct form of greeting and signing off in a letter. |
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Dear Sir, --- With regards, |
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Dear Sir, --- With regards. |
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Dear Sir. --- With regards. |
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Dear Sir --- With regards |
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Choose the sentence with correct punctuation. |
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My friend lives in the in the large, green, white and red house located near the school. |
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My friend lives in the in the large and green, white and red house located near the school. |
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My friend lives in the in the large, green, white, red house located near the school. |
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My friend lives in the in the large, green and white and red house located near the school. |
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Choose the sentence with correct punctuation. |
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My son, Avinash, was born on July 24, 1987, in Begaluru, Karnataka, India. |
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My son Avinash was born on July 24, 1987 in Begaluru, Karnataka, India. |
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My son, Avinash, was born on July 24 1987 in Begaluru, Karnataka, India. |
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My son, Avinash, was born on July 24, 1987 in Begaluru Karnataka, India. |
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Choose the sentence with correct punctuation. |
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You may, of course telephone me on Monday. |
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You may, of course, telephone me on Monday. |
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You may of course, telephone me on Monday. |
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You may of course telephone me on Monday. |
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Choose the sentence with correct punctuation. |
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Rafael Nadal said "No questions about my injury" |
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Rafael Nadal said, "No questions about my injury" |
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Rafael Nadal said, "No questions about my injury," |
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Rafael Nadal said "No questions about my injury", |
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5.
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"If you are not certain about them, let us know now."
"Let us know now if you are not sure about them." - Choose the correct statement in relation to the two sentences. |
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The first sentence is wrong and second sentence is right. |
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The first sentence is right and second sentence is wrong. |
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Both senences are wrong. |
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Both sentences are right. |
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Choose the sentence with correct punctuation. |
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"Finish your homework before you sleep," said his mother. |
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"Finish your homework before you sleep" said his mother. |
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"Finish your homework before you sleep", said his mother. |
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"Finish your homework before you sleep,", said his mother. |
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7.
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"The house on the hill is ours, not theirs." - What is wrong with this punctuation? |
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The comma should be removed. |
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Comma should appear after 'hill'. |
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The punctuation is right. |
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The word 'house' should be between commas. |
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8.
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Choose the option with the correct punctuation. |
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Mustaq who is my assistant closed the shop's shutter. The chauffeur, sensing it was late, drove faster. |
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Mustaq, who is my assistant, closed the shop's shutter. The chauffeur, sensing it was late, drove faster. |
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Mustaq, who is my assistant, closed the shop's shutter. The chauffeur sensing it was late drove faster. |
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Mustaq who is my assistant closed the shop's shutter. The chauffeur sensing it was late drove faster. |
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9.
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Choose the option with the correct punctuation. |
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He ran to the car and sat inside. |
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He ran to the car, and, sat inside. |
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He ran to the car and, sat inside. |
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He ran to the car, and sat inside. |
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10.
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Choose the correct form of greeting and signing off in a letter. |
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Dear Sir, --- With regards, |
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Dear Sir, --- With regards. |
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Dear Sir. --- With regards. |
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Dear Sir --- With regards |
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