ELA 5th Grade (commas, quotations, conjunctions)

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What is a comma?

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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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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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What is a quotation?

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A quotation is the exact words spoken by someone, usually enclosed in quotation marks.

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How do you punctuate a quotation that is a question?

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If the quotation is a question, place the question mark inside the quotation marks.

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What is the correct way to write a quotation?

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The correct way to write a quotation is to start with a capital letter and end with appropriate punctuation inside the quotation marks.

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects clauses or sentences, such as 'and', 'but', or 'or'.

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How do you use commas in a list?

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Use commas to separate items in a list, placing a comma before the conjunction in a series.

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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 has a subject and a verb.

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What is the purpose of using quotation marks?

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Quotation marks are used to indicate the exact words spoken or written by someone.

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When do you not need a comma before 'and'?

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You do not need a comma before 'and' if it connects two items in a simple list.