Commas
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English
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10th Grade
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Hard
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the primary function of a comma in a sentence?
Back
To indicate a pause between parts of a sentence, separate items in a list, or clarify meaning.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.6.2A
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
When should a comma be used before a coordinating conjunction?
Back
A comma should be used before a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) when it connects two independent clauses.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.6.2A
3.
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.
Tags
CCSS.L.7.1A
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Provide an example of a sentence using a comma correctly before a coordinating conjunction.
Back
I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.6.2A
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the effect of a comma in the sentence 'Let's eat, grandma!'?
Back
The comma clarifies that the speaker is addressing grandma, rather than suggesting to eat her.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.6.2A
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
When should commas be used in a list?
Back
Commas should be used to separate items in a list of three or more items.
Tags
CCSS.L.1.2C
CCSS.L.5.2A
CCSS.L.7.2A
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the Oxford comma?
Back
The Oxford comma is the final comma in a list of items, placed before 'and' or 'or'.
Tags
CCSS.L.1.2C
CCSS.L.5.2A
CCSS.L.7.2A
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