Interim Review 2024

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What is a comma?

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A punctuation mark used 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 'because'?

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You do not need a comma before 'because' when it introduces a dependent clause that is essential to the meaning of the sentence.

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What is the purpose of combining sentences?

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To create more complex and informative sentences that convey relationships between ideas.

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What is an independent clause?

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A group of words that can stand alone as a sentence, containing a subject and a verb.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A group of words that cannot stand alone as a sentence and depends on an independent clause to provide meaning.

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How do you properly use commas in a list?

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Use commas to separate items in a list, placing a comma before the conjunction in a series.

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What is the rule for using commas with introductory phrases?

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Use a comma after an introductory phrase or clause to separate it from the main clause.

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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.

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What is the effect of using commas in a sentence?

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Commas help clarify meaning by indicating pauses and separating ideas, making sentences easier to read.

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What is a run-on sentence?

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A sentence that incorrectly combines two or more independent clauses without proper punctuation or conjunctions.