Commas

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English
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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 'and' in a list?
Back
You should use a comma before 'and' in a list when you are listing three or more items. This is known as the Oxford comma.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you use commas with introductory phrases?
Back
Use a comma after an introductory phrase or clause to separate it from the main part of the sentence.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the rule for using commas with dates?
Back
When writing dates, use a comma to separate the day from the year, e.g., 'February 1, 2018'.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you use commas in direct address?
Back
Use commas to separate the name of a person being addressed from the rest of the sentence, e.g., 'Can you help me, Sarah?'.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a compound sentence?
Back
A compound sentence is made up of two independent clauses joined by a conjunction, and a comma is used before the conjunction.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
When should you use commas with adjectives?
Back
Use commas to separate two or more adjectives that equally describe a noun, e.g., 'It was a long, tiring journey.'
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