Commas

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What are series commas used for?

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Series commas are used to separate three or more word or phrase items listed in a sentence.

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True or False: In a complex sentence, a comma is used to connect a dependent clause and an independent clause with a subordinate conjunction.

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True

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What does a comma indicate after an introductory word or phrase?

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A comma indicates a pause.

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What is used to combine two independent clauses with a coordinate conjunction?

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A comma.

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What might happen if coordinate adjectives are not separated by commas?

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The reader might get confused.

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What is the purpose of a comma in a list?

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To separate items in a series.

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When should you use a comma before a conjunction?

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When connecting two independent clauses.

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What is an introductory phrase?

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A group of words that provides context for the main clause and is followed by a comma.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A clause that cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.

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What is an independent clause?

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A clause that can stand alone as a complete sentence.