ELA 9th grade CBA Fall Exam Review

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What is a comma?

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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 after an introductory phrase?

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Use a comma after an introductory phrase to separate it from the main clause of the sentence.

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What is a semicolon?

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A punctuation mark used to connect closely related independent clauses.

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When should you use a semicolon?

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Use a semicolon to link two independent clauses that are closely related in thought.

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What is the purpose of punctuation in writing?

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Punctuation helps clarify meaning, indicate pauses, and separate ideas in writing.

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What is an independent clause?

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A group of words that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A group of words that contains a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought.

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What is an example of a compound sentence?

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I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.

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What is the rule for using 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 example of an introductory phrase?

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After dinner, we went for a walk.