What is one of the primary uses of a comma in a sentence?

Comma Usage and Sentence Structure

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
To end a sentence
To join two independent clauses
To replace a period
To indicate a question
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following sentences correctly uses a comma with a conjunction?
I like tea, but, I don't like coffee.
I like tea but, I don't like coffee.
I like tea, but I don't like coffee.
I like tea but I don't, like coffee.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In a list, where should commas be placed?
Between each item in the list
Between each item except the last two
Before the first item
After every item in the list
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the rule for using a comma before 'and' in a list?
Always use a comma before 'and'
Never use a comma before 'and'
Use a comma before 'and' only if the list is long
A comma is not required before 'and'
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following sentences uses commas correctly in a list?
I bought apples oranges grapes, and tomatoes.
I bought apples, oranges, grapes and tomatoes.
I bought, apples, oranges, grapes, and tomatoes.
I bought apples, oranges, grapes, and, tomatoes.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which sentence correctly uses a comma to separate a dependent and independent clause?
I stayed inside because, it was raining.
Because it was raining, I stayed inside.
I stayed inside, because it was raining.
Because it was raining I stayed inside.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a dependent clause?
A clause that can stand alone
A clause that starts a sentence
A clause that cannot stand alone
A clause that ends a sentence
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