Comma Rules Practice

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What is the purpose of using commas in a sentence?

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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.

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What are the FANBOYS coordinating conjunctions?

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FANBOYS stands for For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So. These conjunctions are used to connect independent clauses.

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When should you use a comma before a coordinating conjunction?

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A comma should be used before a coordinating conjunction when it connects two independent clauses.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought and cannot stand alone.

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How do you punctuate a sentence with a quote?

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When punctuating a sentence with a quote, commas are used to separate the quote from the rest of the sentence, and punctuation marks are placed inside the quotation marks.

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What is the rule for using commas in a list?

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In a list, commas are used to separate three or more items. The last item may be preceded by 'and' or 'or'.

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How do you use commas with introductory phrases?

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A comma is used after an introductory phrase or clause to separate it from the main clause.

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What is the Oxford comma?

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The Oxford comma, also known as the serial comma, is the final comma in a list of items, placed before 'and' or 'or'.

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When should you not use a comma?

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Do not use a comma to separate a subject from its verb or to separate two items that are closely related.