Commas Practice- Advanced ELA 2024

Front

What is the purpose of a comma in a sentence?

Back

Commas are used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence, separate items in a list, or clarify meaning.

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When should you use a comma before a conjunction?

Back

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

Front

What is an introductory phrase?

Back

An introductory phrase is a group of words that comes before the main clause of a sentence and is usually followed by a comma.

Front

Give an example of a sentence with an introductory phrase.

Back

After dinner, we went for a walk.

Front

What is a direct address in a sentence?

Back

A direct address is when you speak directly to someone, and it is set off by commas.

Front

Provide an example of a direct address in a sentence.

Back

Let's eat, Grandma!

Front

What is the rule for using commas in a list?

Back

Use commas to separate three or more items in a list.

Front

Give an example of a list using commas.

Back

I bought apples, oranges, bananas, and grapes.

Front

What is a non-essential clause?

Back

A non-essential clause adds extra information to a sentence but can be removed without changing the sentence's meaning.

Front

How do you punctuate a non-essential clause?

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Non-essential clauses are set off by commas.