Commas

Front

What is the primary purpose of using commas 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

Front

When should a comma be used after an introductory phrase?

Back

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

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Front

What is the rule for using commas in a list?

Back

Commas are used to separate three or more items in a list, and a comma is typically placed before the conjunction (and, or) in the last item (Oxford comma is optional).

Tags

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

CCSS.L.1.2C

Front

How do you punctuate a compound sentence?

Back

A compound sentence should be punctuated with a comma before the coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) that connects the two independent clauses.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

Front

What is an example of a sentence that correctly uses a comma to separate clauses?

Back

"I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain."

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Front

When is it appropriate to use a comma before 'and' in a sentence?

Back

A comma is appropriate before 'and' when it connects two independent clauses in a compound sentence.

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 should commas be used with geographical names?

Back

Commas should be used to separate the city from the state or country in geographical names (e.g., "Seattle, Washington").

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.3.2B

CCSS.L.2.2B

Front

What is the rule for using commas with non-essential clauses?

Back

Non-essential clauses should be set off by commas because they provide additional information that is not crucial to the meaning of the sentence.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Front

What is an example of a sentence with a non-essential clause?

Back

"My brother, who lives in New York, is visiting this weekend."

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B