Introductory Commas

Introductory Commas

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English

4th - 7th Grade

Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a comma?

Back

A comma is a punctuation mark used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence or to separate items in a list.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

When should you use a comma before a conjunction?

Back

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

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an independent clause?

Back

An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence because it has a subject and a verb.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a dependent clause?

Back

A dependent clause is a group of words that cannot stand alone as a sentence and usually begins with a subordinating conjunction.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

When do you use a comma after an introductory phrase?

Back

You use a comma after an introductory phrase to separate it from the main part of the sentence.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an example of an introductory phrase?

Back

An example of an introductory phrase is 'After dinner,' or 'In the morning,'.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you use commas in a list?

Back

You use commas to separate items in a list, such as 'apples, oranges, and bananas'.

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