What is the purpose of commas in a list?
Comma Rules

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7th - 8th Grade
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Commas are used to separate items in a list to clarify the individual elements. For example: 'I need to buy apples, oranges, and bananas.'
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a compound sentence?
Back
A compound sentence is made up of two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so).
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How do you use commas with independent clauses?
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Use a comma before the coordinating conjunction when joining two independent clauses. Example: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the rule for using commas in a series?
Back
In a series of three or more items, use commas to separate each item, including before the conjunction (Oxford comma). Example: 'We bought bread, milk, and eggs.'
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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When should you not use a comma in a list?
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Do not use a comma before the conjunction in a simple list of two items. Example: 'I like apples and oranges.'
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the correct way to punctuate this sentence: 'I like to swim run and bike'?
Back
The correct way is: 'I like to swim, run, and bike.' Commas separate the items in the list.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the error in this sentence: 'I want to go to the park but I have homework'?
Back
The error is the missing comma before 'but'. It should be: 'I want to go to the park, but I have homework.'
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