Commas

Front

What is the purpose of using commas in a list?

Back

Commas are used to separate items in a list to clarify the individual elements.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

Front

How do you use commas before conjunctions in a series?

Back

A comma is placed before the conjunction (and, or, nor) in a series of three or more items.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

Front

What is the rule for using commas with adjectives?

Back

When two or more adjectives equally modify a noun, they should be separated by commas.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Front

When should you use a comma after an introductory phrase?

Back

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

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Front

What is the function of commas in direct address?

Back

Commas are used to separate the name of the person being addressed from the rest of the sentence.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Front

How do commas function in non-restrictive clauses?

Back

Commas are used to set off non-restrictive clauses, which provide additional information but are not essential to the meaning of the sentence.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Front

What is the rule for using commas with dates?

Back

Commas are used to separate the day from the month and the year in a date.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.2.2B

CCSS.L.3.2B

CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

Front

When should you use a comma before a quotation?

Back

A comma is used before a quotation when introducing it.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Front

What is the rule for using commas in compound sentences?

Back

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

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Front

How do you use commas with geographical names?

Back

Commas are used to separate geographical names in a sentence, such as city and state.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.2B

CCSS.L.3.2B

CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.6.2A