What is the purpose of a comma in a sentence?
Commas/Semicolons/Colons Review Lit/Comp 1H

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9th Grade
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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A comma is used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence, separate items in a list, or set off introductory elements.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Where should a comma be placed in the sentence: 'No I don't want to answer the doorbell right now.'?
Back
After 'No'.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an introductory phrase?
Back
An introductory phrase is a group of words that provides context or background information for the main part of the sentence.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which of the following is NOT an example of an introductory phrase: 'On my birthday', 'At home', 'People are strange', 'While you were sleeping'?
Back
'People are strange'.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the function of a colon in a sentence?
Back
A colon is used to introduce a list, a quote, or to separate two independent clauses when the second explains or illustrates the first.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
TRUE or FALSE: A colon can be used to indicate time.
Back
True.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the difference between a semicolon and a colon?
Back
A semicolon connects closely related independent clauses, while a colon introduces information that elaborates on the preceding clause.
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