Use of Commas Test
(Key Stage 2, Punctuation Level)

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Below is an 18-question test on using commas to clarify meaning or avoid ambiguity. The questions are written in the Key Stage 2 style. This test is linked to the lesson on commas.
Important. In this test, do not use a serial comma (also called an Oxford Comma) if there are three or more things in a list. In other words, write lists in this style:
  • Bacon, eggs and tomatoes
Do not write lists in this style:
  • Bacon, eggs, and tomatoes

18 Questions on Use of Commas

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