Comma Usage Flashcard

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What is the purpose of the Oxford comma?

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To separate items in a list.

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What is the purpose of a comma?

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To indicate a pause.

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When should a comma be used with an introductory phrase?

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Only if the phrase is longer than four words.

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When should a comma be used before the coordinating conjunction 'but'?

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When joining two independent clauses.

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When should a comma be used in a list?

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Only when there are more than three elements.

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A word that connects words, phrases, or clauses (e.g., and, but, or).

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What is an independent clause?

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A group of words that can stand alone as a sentence.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A group of words that cannot stand alone as a sentence.

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What is an introductory phrase?

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A group of words that comes before the main clause and provides context.

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What punctuation is used to separate items in a list?

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Commas.