Q.1
In which of the following sentences has a comma been wrongly used or omitted?
  • The headmaster, the mayor, and the school governors were at the meeting.
  • The headmaster, the mayor and the school governors were at the meeting.
  • It was a long, hard, tiring journey.
  • He left the scene of the crime, and tried to forget that it had happened.
Q.2
In which of the following sentences has a comma been wrongly used or omitted?
  • Turning towards his sister, he noticed that she was still sleeping.
  • He searched for his pen in the desk, in the closet, and in his pockets.
  • He struck the ball as hard as he could and he looked intently to see where it would land.
  • He likes reading thrillers, detective novels, humor and romances.
Q.3
In which of the following sentences has a comma been wrongly used or omitted?
  • Here is the list of tools required: a spanner, a hammer, pliers, and a screwdriver.
  • Unable to control her curiosity, she quietly entered the old deserted house.
  • He was wearing a brand new, expensive, shiny, top hat.
  • It was very cold yesterday, but we still went skiing.
Q.4
In which of the following sentences has a comma been wrongly used or omitted?
  • Crossing the road, he was knocked down by a bus.
  • When he at last got home, he suddenly realized that he had forgotten his briefcase at the office.
  • There were many different sorts of meat on the table: beef, pork, venison, and poultry.
  • I have not seen any bears wolves or deer in the mountains this year.
Q.5
In which of the following sentences has a comma been wrongly used or omitted?
  • Told that she was no longer required she broke down in tears.
  • I am not superstitious, and I don't believe the house is haunted.
  • She made a cake with sugar, flour, eggs, milk and butter.
  • She made a cake with sugar, flour, eggs, milk, and butter.
Q.6
In which of the following sentences has a comma been wrongly used or omitted?
  • Not knowing what to do, the soldiers decided to return to the fort.
  • He knew that she was wrong, but he didn't have the heart to tell her.
  • There were a few interesting things in the drawer: an old watch, a compass, a kaleidoscope and, a revolver.
  • Relaxing in the warm bath, I was suddenly startled by the telephone ringing.
Q.7
In which of the following sentences has a comma been wrongly used or omitted?
  • Having survived for three days without food, they began to lapse into delirium.
  • He walked in, sat down, opened his paper, and began to read the sports news.
  • He looked in the house in the yard and in the barn - but he couldn't find the little red rooster.
  • You are going to tell me the truth, or I shall report you to the police.
Q.8
In which of the following sentences has a comma been wrongly used or omitted?
  • It was a wild, and green jungle.
  • It was a wild and green jungle.
  • It was a wild, green jungle.
  • It was a wild green jungle.
Q.9
In which of the following sentences has a comma been wrongly used or omitted?
  • Having seen the film twice he soon fell asleep.
  • He loves her deeply, but he doesn't show it.
  • Having finished work, he decided to pay his sick aunt a visit.
  • He lies, cheats, swears and steals.
Q.10
In which of the following sentences has a comma been wrongly used or omitted?
  • I have traveled all over Europe, but I have never been to Africa.
  • I have traveled all over Europe but I have never been to Africa.
  • Being adventurous by nature, I volunteered for the expedition.
  • He loves it when you flatter him, and he loves talking about himself.
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