Comma Rules Practice

Comma Rules 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

What are the FANBOYS coordinating conjunctions?

Back

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

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

When should you use a comma before a coordinating conjunction?

Back

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

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an independent clause?

Back

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

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a dependent clause?

Back

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.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you punctuate a sentence with a quote?

Back

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.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the rule for using commas in a list?

Back

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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