Comma Rules

Comma Rules

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English, World Languages, Other

11th Grade - University

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the purpose of using commas in sentences?

Back

Commas are used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence, to separate items in a list, to set off clauses, and to clarify meaning.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a comma splice?

Back

A comma splice occurs when two independent clauses are joined by a comma without a coordinating conjunction.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

When should you use a comma after an introductory phrase?

Back

You should use a comma after an introductory phrase to separate it from the main clause.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the rule for using commas in a series?

Back

Use commas to separate three or more items in a series, including before the conjunction (Oxford comma is optional).

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you use commas in direct address?

Back

Use commas to separate the name of the person being addressed from the rest of the sentence.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the rule for using commas in dates?

Back

Use commas to separate the day from the year and after the year when the date is in the middle of a sentence.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

When should you use a comma before a coordinating conjunction?

Back

Use a comma before a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) when it connects two independent clauses.

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