Wonders Unit 2 Week 4: Combining Sentences

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What is a comma?

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A comma is a punctuation mark used to separate words, phrases, or clauses in a sentence.

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When do we use commas in a list?

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We use commas to separate items in a list, such as 'I need apples, oranges, and bananas.'

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How do we use commas with dates?

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We use commas to separate the day from the year in a date, like 'May 25, 1950.'

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What is the purpose of a comma in a sentence?

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Commas help clarify meaning by indicating pauses or separating ideas.

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Where do we place commas in addresses?

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Commas are used to separate parts of an address, like '123 Main St, Springfield, IL.'

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is made up of two independent clauses joined by a conjunction, often using a comma.

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How do we use commas with direct address?

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We use commas to separate the name of the person being addressed, like 'Can you help me, Sarah?'.

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What is an example of a sentence needing a comma?

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'Let's eat Grandma!' vs. 'Let's eat, Grandma!' - The comma changes the meaning.

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What is a series?

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A series is a list of three or more items, which should be separated by commas.

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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.