
Mastering Comma Usage in Sentences
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English
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3rd Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you correctly use commas with words of direct address?
Back
Commas are used to set off the name or title of the person being addressed, e.g., 'Sarah, please pass the salt.'
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the correct way to use a comma when separating a city and state?
Back
A comma is placed between the city and the state, e.g., 'I live in Austin, Texas.'
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you separate adjectives with commas?
Back
Commas are used to separate two or more adjectives that equally describe a noun, e.g., 'It was a long, hot summer.'
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a tag question and how is it punctuated with commas?
Back
A tag question is a short question added to the end of a statement, and it is set off by a comma, e.g., 'You're coming with us, aren't you?'.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the rule for using commas before conjunctions in a list?
Back
A comma is placed before the conjunction (and, or) in a list of three or more items, known as the Oxford comma, e.g., 'We need pencils, paper, and erasers.'
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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, e.g., 'After dinner, we went for a walk.'
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