Comma Practice

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Use a comma to offset __________ phrases and words.

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introductory

Front

Which are missing? For, And, Nor, _____, Or, Yet, ____

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But, So

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Where does the comma go? "Dad" said my sister " can we go out for ice cream?"

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"Dad," said my sister, "can

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Where does the comma go? It was cold outside but I had forgotten my sweater.

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It was cold outside,

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Where does the comma go? After Madeline died Usher decided to save her body.

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died,

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What is the purpose of a comma in a sentence?

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To indicate a pause between parts of a sentence or to separate items in a list.

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When should you use a comma before a conjunction?

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When it connects two independent clauses.

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What is an introductory phrase?

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A group of words that provides background information and is followed by a main clause.

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Give an example of a sentence with an introductory phrase.

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After dinner, we went for a walk.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a conjunction.