Commas

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, to set off introductory elements, and to clarify meaning.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Front

When should commas be used in a list?

Back

Commas should be used to separate three or more items in a list to avoid confusion.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

Front

What is an example of a correct use of commas in a compound sentence?

Back

In a compound sentence, a comma is used before the conjunction (e.g., 'and', 'but') that connects two independent clauses.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Front

How do you use commas with introductory phrases?

Back

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

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Front

What is the rule for using commas with direct address?

Back

When directly addressing someone in a sentence, a comma should be placed before or after the name or title.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Front

How are commas used in dates and addresses?

Back

Commas are used to separate the day from the month, the year from the day, and to separate elements in an address.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.2B

CCSS.L.3.2B

CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.6.2A

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 for clarity.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

Front

What is the rule for using commas with adjectives?

Back

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

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Front

How do commas function in non-restrictive clauses?

Back

Non-restrictive clauses, which add extra information but are not essential to the meaning of the sentence, should be set off by commas.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

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 can be removed without changing the sentence's meaning and are set off by commas.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B