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The video provides a brief introduction to the use of commas in writing, emphasizing their importance in sentence structure and clarity.

What is the primary function of a comma in a sentence?

• To end a sentence

• To separate items in a list

• To show excitement

• To indicate a question

Which of the following sentences uses a comma correctly?

• I bought apples, oranges, and bananas.

• I bought, apples oranges and bananas.

• I bought apples oranges, and bananas.

• I bought apples oranges and bananas.

In which scenario is a comma often misused?

• After introductory phrases

• Before conjunctions in a list

• Separating two independent clauses

• Between a subject and its verb

Which sentence demonstrates a common mistake with commas?

• She said, 'Hello,' and waved.

• He likes pizza, and pasta.

• After dinner, we went for a walk.

• The book, that I read, was fascinating.

What is a common rule for using commas with conjunctions?

• Use a comma after 'and'

• Never use a comma before 'and'

• Use a comma before 'and' in a list

• Always use a comma before 'and'