Comma Flashcard

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What is a comma?

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A comma is 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 you use a comma after 'yes' or 'no'?

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You should use a comma after 'yes' or 'no' when they are used at the beginning of a sentence.

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Which sentence is correct? 'Because the bike, was in the street a car ran over it.' or 'Because the bike was in the street, a car ran over it.'?

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'Because the bike was in the street, a car ran over it.' is correct.

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What is a tag question?

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A tag question is a short question added to the end of a statement, often used to confirm information, e.g., 'You're coming, aren't you?'

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True or False: You always use a comma before a tag question.

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True.

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What is the purpose of a comma in a list?

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A comma is used to separate items in a list to clarify the individual elements.

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When should you use a comma after an introductory phrase?

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You should use a comma after an introductory phrase to separate it from the main clause.

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What is the rule for using commas with coordinating conjunctions?

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Use a comma before a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) when it connects two independent clauses.

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What is an independent clause?

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

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What is the correct punctuation for this sentence: 'Lazily I climbed the stairs.'?

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The correct punctuation is 'Lazily, I climbed the stairs.'.