Commas Flashcard

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What is the purpose of commas in a sentence?

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Commas are used to separate items in a list, indicate pauses, and clarify meaning in sentences.

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When should you use a comma before 'and' in a list?

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A comma should be used before 'and' in a list of three or more items to separate the last item from the rest.

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Correct the sentence: 'I like apples oranges and bananas.'

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I like apples, oranges, and bananas.

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What is a non-essential clause?

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A non-essential clause provides additional information but can be removed without changing the main meaning of the sentence. It is set off by commas.

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Identify the error: 'My dog, is very friendly.'

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The comma after 'dog' is incorrect; it should be removed.

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What is the rule for using commas with introductory phrases?

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A comma should be used after an introductory phrase to separate it from the main clause.

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Correct the sentence: 'After dinner we went for a walk.'

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After dinner, we went for a walk.

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What is the Oxford comma?

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The Oxford 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 two independent clauses without a conjunction.

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Correct the sentence: 'She is smart, funny and kind.'

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She is smart, funny, and kind.