Grammar: Commas, colons, semicolons, & punctuation

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What is a comma?
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A punctuation mark (,) used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence or to separate items in a list.
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When should commas be used in a list?
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Commas should be used to separate three or more items in a list, e.g., apples, oranges, and bananas.
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What is a semicolon?
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A punctuation mark (;) used to connect closely related independent clauses or to separate items in a complex list.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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When should a semicolon be used?
Back
Use a semicolon to connect two independent clauses that are closely related, e.g., "I like tea; my sister prefers coffee."
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a colon?
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A punctuation mark (:) used to introduce a list, a quote, or an explanation.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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When should a colon be used?
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Use a colon before a list or an explanation that follows an independent clause, e.g., "I need the following items: bread, milk, and eggs."
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the Oxford comma?
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The Oxford comma is the final comma in a list of items, placed before 'and' or 'or', e.g., "I bought apples, oranges, and bananas."
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