What is a comma used for in a sentence?
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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A comma is used to separate items in a list, to set off introductory elements, and to separate independent clauses when joined by conjunctions.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the correct form of 'to' in the phrase 'took her too weeks'?
Back
The correct form is 'two', which refers to the number 2.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the difference between 'there', 'their', and 'they're'?
Back
'There' refers to a place, 'their' is a possessive pronoun, and 'they're' is a contraction for 'they are'.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the purpose of a semicolon?
Back
A semicolon is used to connect closely related independent clauses and to separate items in a complex list.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an independent clause?
Back
An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence because it expresses a complete thought.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a run-on sentence?
Back
A run-on sentence occurs when two or more independent clauses are joined without appropriate punctuation or conjunction.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the correct way to punctuate the sentence: 'My new bike does not have training wheels'?
Back
The sentence is correct as is, with no additional punctuation needed.
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