Commas, Commas, Commas

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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the purpose of a comma in a sentence?
Back
Commas are used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence, to separate items in a list, to set off introductory elements, and to clarify meaning.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.6.2A
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
When should you use a comma before a conjunction?
Back
A comma should be used before a conjunction (like 'and', 'but', 'or') when it connects two independent clauses.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.6.2A
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an independent clause?
Back
An independent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.
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CCSS.L.7.1A
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a dependent clause?
Back
A dependent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought and cannot stand alone.
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CCSS.L.7.1A
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you punctuate a list of three or more items?
Back
Use commas to separate the items in the list, and place an 'and' before the last item.
Tags
CCSS.L.1.2C
CCSS.L.5.2A
CCSS.L.7.2A
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the rule for using commas with introductory phrases?
Back
A comma should be placed after an introductory phrase or clause to separate it from the main clause.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.6.2A
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
When should you use commas to set off non-essential information?
Back
Use commas to set off non-essential information that can be removed without changing the meaning of the sentence.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.6.2A
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