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 a comma be used 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 list of three or more items?

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Use commas to separate the items in the list, and place a conjunction (usually 'and' or 'or') before the last item.

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What is a non-restrictive clause?

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A non-restrictive clause provides additional information about a noun but is not essential to the meaning of the sentence and is set off by commas.

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What is a restrictive clause?

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A restrictive clause provides essential information about a noun and is not set off by commas.

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How do you use commas with introductory phrases?

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Use a comma after an introductory phrase to separate it from the main clause.

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What is the rule for using commas with adjectives?

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Use commas to separate two or more coordinate adjectives that describe the same noun.