Commas Review
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English
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6th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the primary 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, and to clarify meaning.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.6.2A
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you use commas in a list of three or more items?
Back
Commas are used to separate each item in a list, with an optional comma before the conjunction (e.g., 'apples, oranges, and bananas').
Tags
CCSS.L.1.2C
CCSS.L.5.2A
CCSS.L.7.2A
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the rule for using commas with coordinating conjunctions?
Back
When joining two independent clauses with a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so), a comma should be placed before the conjunction.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.6.2A
4.
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 of the sentence.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.6.2A
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the correct way to punctuate dates in a sentence?
Back
When writing dates, a comma should be placed after the day and after the year if the date is part of a larger sentence (e.g., 'On August 28, 1963, Martin Luther gave his famous speech.').
Tags
CCSS.L.2.2B
CCSS.L.3.2B
CCSS.L.3.2C
CCSS.L.4.2B
CCSS.L.6.2A
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you use commas with direct address?
Back
When directly addressing someone in a sentence, a comma should be placed before or after the person's name (e.g., 'Look at this picture, Kate.').
Tags
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.6.2A
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the Oxford comma, and when is it used?
Back
The Oxford comma is the final comma in a list of items, placed before 'and' or 'or.' It is used to avoid ambiguity.
Tags
CCSS.L.1.2C
CCSS.L.5.2A
CCSS.L.7.2A
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