Comma Rules Practice

Front

What is the 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 non-essential information, and to clarify meaning.

Front

What is comma rule #1?

Back

Comma rule #1 states that commas should be used to separate items in a series.

Front

Provide an example of comma rule #1 in a sentence.

Back

I bought apples, oranges, bananas, and grapes.

Front

What is comma rule #2?

Back

Comma rule #2 states that commas should be used before coordinating conjunctions (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) when connecting two independent clauses.

Front

Provide an example of comma rule #2 in a sentence.

Back

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

Front

What is comma rule #3?

Back

Comma rule #3 states that commas should be used to separate independent clauses joined by coordinating conjunctions.

Front

Provide an example of comma rule #3 in a sentence.

Back

She loves to read, and he enjoys writing.

Front

What is comma rule #4?

Back

Comma rule #4 states that commas should be used to set off introductory elements in a sentence.

Front

Provide an example of comma rule #4 in a sentence.

Back

After dinner, we went for a walk.

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What is comma rule #5?

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Comma rule #5 states that commas should be used to set off non-essential clauses or phrases.