Commas Assessment

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What is the primary purpose of using commas in a sentence?

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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.

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When should you use a comma before a conjunction?

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A comma should be used before a conjunction (like 'and', 'but', 'or') when it connects two independent clauses.

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What is an example of a sentence that correctly uses commas to separate items in a list?

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I bought apples, oranges, bananas, and grapes.

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How do you use commas with introductory phrases?

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A comma should be placed after an introductory phrase or clause to separate it from the main clause.

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

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Non-essential clauses should be set off by commas because they provide additional information that can be removed without changing the meaning of the sentence.

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Provide an example of a sentence that uses commas correctly with a non-essential clause.

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

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What is the function of commas in direct address?

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Commas are used to separate the name of the person being addressed from the rest of the sentence.

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Give an example of a sentence that uses a comma in direct address.

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Can you help me, Sarah?

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What is the rule for using commas with adjectives?

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When two or more adjectives equally modify a noun, they should be separated by commas.

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Provide an example of a sentence that uses commas correctly with adjectives.

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It was a long, exhausting day.