A. True Or False

A. True or False Directions: Determine if the following statements are true or false by writing the words “true” or “false.” If the statement is FALSE, then rewrite the statement so that it is a true statement. You may use your notes.

_____ 1. Words usually used in pairs (ex.macaroni and cheese) are not set off as one items in a series. _____ 2. If all the items in a series are joined by and, or, or nor, do not use commas to separate them. _____3. Use commas to separate two or more adjectives preceding a noun. _____4. If a word modifies one of the adjectives preceding the noun, the word is an adverb, not an adjective, and therefore should be followed by a comma. _____5. Use a common only after a participial and not a participial phrase. _____6. Use a comma after an introductory prepositional phrase if the phrase is long or if three or more phrases appear together. _____7. A single, short introductory prepositional phrase is followed by a comma regardless if the sentence is awkward to read without one or unless the phrase is parenthetical. _____8. Use commas to set off nonessential subordinate clauses and nonessential participial phrases. _____9. Use commas to set off essential appositive phrases. _____10. An appositive or appositive phrase that tells which one(s) of two or more is nonessential. _____11. A contrasting expression introduced by not is not parenthetical and should not be set off by commas.

B. Short Answer Directions: Answer the following questions in complete sentences. 12. What is one of the tests a person can use to determine whether an adjective and noun form a unit? 13. What words are considered coordinating conjunctions? 14. What is one of the conditions for when a semicolon may be used to join two independent clauses? 15. What are the conventional uses of commas? 16. When is a comma not used in dates and address? (list 3) 17. What is the rule for unnecessary commas?