Comma Rules

Comma Rules

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English

4th - 5th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How should dialogue be punctuated in a sentence?

Back

Dialogue should be enclosed in quotation marks, and a comma is used to separate the dialogue from the rest of the sentence.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an example of a correctly punctuated dialogue sentence?

Back

John told his mom, "I'm going to go upstairs and finish my homework."

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

When should commas be used in a list?

Back

Commas should be used to separate items in a list, including before the conjunction in a series (Oxford comma) if necessary.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a compound sentence?

Back

A compound sentence consists of two or more independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction, often requiring a comma before the conjunction.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Provide an example of a compound sentence with correct comma usage.

Back

Sarah went to the store to get ingredients for a recipe, but she left her grocery list at home.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the rule for using commas with introductory phrases?

Back

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

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