Comma Flashcard Week 3

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What is the purpose of a comma in a sentence?

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A comma is used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence, to separate items in a list, or to clarify meaning.

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When should you use a comma before a conjunction?

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A comma should be used before a conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) when it connects two independent clauses.

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What does the acronym FANBOYS stand for?

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FANBOYS stands for For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So, which are coordinating conjunctions that require a comma before them when connecting independent clauses.

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Identify the correct placement of a comma in the sentence: 'After dinner we went for a walk.'

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The correct sentence is: 'After dinner, we went for a walk.'

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What is a compound sentence?

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

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How do you punctuate a list of three or more items?

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Use commas to separate the items in the list, and place 'and' before the last item.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence because it expresses a complete thought.

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Provide an example of a sentence that uses a comma correctly before a conjunction.

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Example: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'

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What is the effect of using commas in a sentence?

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Commas help clarify meaning, indicate pauses, and separate ideas, making sentences easier to read.

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When should you not use a comma?

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Do not use a comma to separate a subject from its verb or to separate two items that are closely related.