Commas

Front

What is the purpose of using commas in a sentence?

Back

Commas are used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence, separate items in a list, and clarify meaning.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Front

When should you use a comma before a conjunction?

Back

A comma should be used before a conjunction (like 'and', 'but', 'or') when it connects two independent clauses.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Front

What is an example of a sentence that uses commas correctly in a list?

Back

I bought apples, oranges, bananas, and grapes.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

CCSS.L.1.2C

Front

How do you use commas with introductory phrases?

Back

A comma should be placed after an introductory phrase or clause to separate it from the main clause.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Front

What is the rule for using commas with direct address?

Back

When directly addressing someone in a sentence, a comma should be placed before or after the name.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Front

What is an example of a sentence that uses commas correctly with adjectives?

Back

The tall, dark, and handsome man walked into the room.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

CCSS.L.1.2C

Front

When should you not use a comma in a sentence?

Back

Do not use a comma to separate a subject from its verb or to separate two items that are closely related.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.4.2C

Front

What is the rule for using commas in dates?

Back

In dates, use a comma after the day and after the year if the date is in the middle of a sentence.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.3.2B

CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.2.2B

Front

How do you use commas in complex sentences?

Back

In complex sentences, use commas to separate the dependent clause from the independent clause when the dependent clause comes first.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Front

What is an example of a sentence that uses commas correctly with non-essential clauses?

Back

My brother, who lives in New York, is visiting us next week.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A