What is a comma?
Commas Pretest

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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.
2.
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When should commas be used in a list?
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Commas should be used to separate three or more items in a list to clarify the items.
3.
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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, containing a subject and a verb.
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What is a dependent clause?
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A dependent clause is a group of words that cannot stand alone as a sentence and usually begins with a subordinating conjunction.
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What is the difference between essential and nonessential phrases?
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Essential phrases provide necessary information to the meaning of a sentence, while nonessential phrases can be removed without changing the sentence's meaning.
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How do you punctuate a sentence with an introductory clause?
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A comma is used after an introductory clause to separate it from the main clause.
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What is the purpose of using commas in direct address?
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Commas are used in direct address to separate the name or title of the person being spoken to from the rest of the sentence.
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