ACT Comma 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 is the correct way to punctuate a list of three or more items?

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

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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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When should you use a comma before a conjunction?

Back

Use a comma before a conjunction when it connects two independent clauses.

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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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How do you correct a run-on sentence?

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You can correct a run-on sentence by adding a comma and a conjunction, separating it into two sentences, or using a semicolon.

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

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Restrictive clauses provide essential information about a noun and are not set off by commas, while non-restrictive clauses add extra information and are set off by commas.

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What is the rule for using commas with introductory phrases?

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

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How do you punctuate a sentence with multiple adjectives?

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Use commas to separate coordinate adjectives that equally modify a noun.