ACT Commas
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9th - 12th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the purpose of using commas in a sentence?
Back
Commas are used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence, to separate items in a list, to set off introductory elements, and to clarify meaning.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.6.2A
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
When should a comma be used before the conjunction 'and'?
Back
A comma should be used before 'and' when it connects two independent clauses.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.6.2A
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an example of a sentence that incorrectly uses a comma?
Back
An example is: 'I enjoy reading, and writing.' The comma before 'and' is unnecessary because 'reading and writing' are not independent clauses.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.6.2A
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you punctuate a sentence with an appositive?
Back
An appositive should be set off by commas if it is non-restrictive, meaning it adds extra information that is not essential to the meaning of the sentence.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.6.2A
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a restrictive clause, and how does it affect comma usage?
Back
A restrictive clause provides essential information about the noun it modifies and should not be set off by commas.
Tags
CCSS.L.6.2A
CCSS.L.7.1A
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the rule for using commas in a series?
Back
In a series of three or more items, commas are used to separate each item, and a comma is typically placed before the conjunction (Oxford comma) depending on style preference.
Tags
CCSS.L.1.2C
CCSS.L.5.2A
CCSS.L.7.2A
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
When should commas be used with introductory phrases?
Back
Commas should be used after introductory phrases or clauses to separate them from the main clause.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.6.2A
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