Commas-direct address/introductory phrases

Front

What is a comma used for in direct address?

Back

A comma is used to separate the name of the person being addressed from the rest of the sentence.

Front

Provide an example of a sentence using a comma in direct address.

Back

"Can you help me, Sarah?"

Front

What is an introductory phrase?

Back

An introductory phrase is a group of words that provides context or background information for the main part of the sentence.

Front

How should commas be used with introductory phrases?

Back

A comma should be placed after an introductory phrase to separate it from the main clause.

Front

Provide an example of a sentence with an introductory phrase and a comma.

Back

"After the game, we went out for ice cream."

Front

What is the purpose of using commas in a series?

Back

Commas are used to separate items in a list or series to clarify meaning.

Front

Provide an example of a sentence using commas in a series.

Back

"I bought apples, oranges, bananas, and grapes."

Front

What is the rule for using commas with coordinating conjunctions?

Back

A comma is used before a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) when it connects two independent clauses.

Front

Provide an example of a sentence using a comma with a coordinating conjunction.

Back

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

Front

What is the difference between restrictive and non-restrictive clauses?

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Restrictive clauses are essential to the meaning of a sentence and do not require commas; non-restrictive clauses add extra information and are set off by commas.