7th Grade Comma Practice

7th Grade Comma Practice

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English

7th 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 introductory elements, and to clarify meaning.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

When should you use a comma before a person's name in direct address?

Back

A comma should be used before a person's name in direct address to separate it from the rest of the sentence, e.g., 'Did you eat, Jerry?'

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an example of a correctly punctuated sentence with a non-restrictive clause?

Back

'My doctor, who graduated from Harvard University, is very intelligent.' This sentence uses commas to set off the non-restrictive clause.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you punctuate a sentence that begins with an introductory phrase?

Back

You should place a comma after the introductory phrase, e.g., 'Not very long ago, you were just learning how to walk.'

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the rule for using commas in a list?

Back

Commas are used to separate items in a list, e.g., 'I bought apples, oranges, bananas, and grapes.' The last comma before 'and' is optional (Oxford comma).

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

When should you use a comma before conjunctions?

Back

A comma should be used before conjunctions (like 'and', 'but', 'or') when they connect two independent clauses, e.g., 'My older brother gets on my nerves, so I ignore him all the time.'

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between restrictive and non-restrictive clauses?

Back

Restrictive clauses are essential to the meaning of a sentence and are not set off by commas, while non-restrictive clauses add extra information and are set off by commas.

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