Commas and Semicolons
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English
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9th - 12th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a comma?
Back
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 before a conjunction?
Back
Use a comma before a conjunction (like 'and', 'but', 'or') when it connects two independent clauses.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a semicolon?
Back
A punctuation mark (;) used to connect closely related independent clauses or to separate items in a complex list.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
When should you use a semicolon instead of a comma?
Back
Use a semicolon to connect two independent clauses that are closely related in thought, especially when they are not joined by a conjunction.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the rule for using commas in a list?
Back
Use commas to separate three or more items in a list.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How do you use commas with introductory phrases?
Back
Use a comma after an introductory phrase or clause to separate it from the main clause.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the purpose of a semicolon in a sentence?
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A semicolon links two independent clauses that are related, indicating a closer connection than a period would.
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