Commas, Commas, Commas
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5th 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.
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CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.6.2A
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.1.2C
CCSS.L.5.2A
CCSS.L.7.2A
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.3.1H
CCSS.L.3.1I
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.5.1E
CCSS.L.7.1B
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.
Tags
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.2.2B
CCSS.L.3.2B
CCSS.L.3.2C
CCSS.L.4.2B
CCSS.L.6.2A
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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