What is a comma?
Comma Review 1

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English
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6th Grade
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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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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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When should you use a comma before a conjunction?
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You should use a comma before a conjunction (like 'and', 'but', 'or') when it connects two independent clauses.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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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 expresses a complete thought.
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What is the rule for using commas in a list?
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Use commas to separate three or more items in a list. For example: 'I bought apples, oranges, and bananas.'
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How do you use commas with introductory phrases?
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Use a comma after an introductory phrase or clause to separate it from the main clause. For example: 'After dinner, we went for a walk.'
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the purpose of a comma in direct address?
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Use a comma to separate the name of a person being addressed from the rest of the sentence. For example: 'Can you help me, Sarah?'.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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When should you not use a comma?
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Do not use a comma when it separates a subject from its verb or when it separates a verb from its object.
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