Commas, Commas, Commas
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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.
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CCSS.L.6.2A
CCSS.L.4.2C
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
When should you use a comma before 'and' in a list?
Back
You should use a comma before 'and' in a list when it separates three or more items, known as the Oxford comma.
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CCSS.L.5.2A
CCSS.L.7.2A
CCSS.L.1.2C
3.
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 separate two independent clauses.
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CCSS.L.5.1E
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.3.1I
CCSS.L.7.1B
CCSS.L.3.1H
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you use commas with introductory phrases?
Back
A comma should be placed after an introductory phrase or clause to separate it from the main clause.
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CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.6.2A
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Where should the comma be placed in dates?
Back
A comma should be placed after the day when writing dates, e.g., July 22, 2018.
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CCSS.L.6.2A
CCSS.L.4.2B
CCSS.L.3.2B
CCSS.L.3.2C
CCSS.L.2.2B
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a common mistake when using commas?
Back
A common mistake is placing a comma where it is not needed, such as before 'and' in a simple two-item list.
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CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.6.2A
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you use commas in direct address?
Back
Use a comma to separate the name of the person being addressed from the rest of the sentence, e.g., "Let's eat, Grandma!"
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CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.6.2A
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