Commas

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9th - 10th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the purpose of a comma in a sentence?
Back
Commas are used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence, to separate items in a list, and to clarify meaning.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
When should you use a comma in a list?
Back
Use commas to separate three or more items in a list. For example: 'I bought apples, oranges, and bananas.'
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a compound sentence?
Back
A compound sentence is made up of two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction, often requiring a comma before the conjunction.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Correct the following sentence: 'I like to swim and bike and run.'
Back
I like to swim, bike, and run.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the rule for using commas with adjectives?
Back
Use commas to separate two or more coordinate adjectives that describe the same noun. For example: 'It was a long, tiring day.'
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
When should you not use a comma before 'and'?
Back
Do not use a comma before 'and' when it connects two items in a simple list of two.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Identify the error: 'The dog, barked loudly.'
Back
The comma is unnecessary; it should be 'The dog barked loudly.'
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