Commas, Commas, Commas

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What is a comma?

Back

A comma is a punctuation mark used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence or to separate items in a list.

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CCSS.L.5.2A

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When should you use a comma before 'and' in a list?

Back

You should use a comma before 'and' in a list when you are listing three or more items (e.g., apples, oranges, and bananas).

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CCSS.L.5.2A

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What is a dependent clause?

Back

A dependent clause is a group of words that has a subject and a verb but cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.

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How do you use commas with dependent clauses?

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Use a comma to separate a dependent clause from an independent clause when the dependent clause comes first (e.g., 'Although it was raining, we went outside.').

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CCSS.L.5.2B

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that has a subject and a verb and can stand alone as a complete sentence.

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When should you use commas in direct address?

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Use commas to separate the name of a person being addressed from the rest of the sentence (e.g., 'Can you help me, Sarah?').

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CCSS.L.5.2C

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What is a compound sentence?

Back

A compound sentence is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a conjunction (e.g., 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.').

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CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.3A

Front

How do you use commas in compound sentences?

Back

Use a comma before the conjunction (and, but, or) that joins the independent clauses in a compound sentence.

Front

What is an appositive?

Back

An appositive is a noun or noun phrase that renames another noun right beside it (e.g., 'My brother, a skilled musician, plays the guitar.').

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When should you use commas with appositives?

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Use commas to set off appositives that provide non-essential information (e.g., 'My dog, a golden retriever, loves to play fetch.').