Comma

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English
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7th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a comma?
Back
A comma is a punctuation mark (,) used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence or to separate items in a list.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
When should you use a comma in a date?
Back
A comma should be used to separate the day from the year in a date, e.g., July 6, 1961.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you use commas in a list?
Back
Commas are used to separate items in a list, e.g., apples, oranges, and bananas.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the rule for using commas with city and state names?
Back
A comma should be used to separate the city from the state, e.g., Houston, Texas.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
When should you use a comma before 'and' in a list?
Back
A comma is used before 'and' in a list of three or more items (Oxford comma), e.g., I bought apples, oranges, and bananas.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the purpose of a comma in a compound sentence?
Back
A comma is used before a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) to connect two independent clauses.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you punctuate a sentence with an introductory phrase?
Back
A comma is used after an introductory phrase or clause, e.g., After dinner, we went for a walk.
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