Commas with STAAR questions

Front

What is the purpose of a comma in a sentence?

Back

Commas are used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence, separate items in a list, or clarify meaning.

Front

Where should a comma be placed in the sentence: 'Because of the rain fields were too muddy for plowing'?

Back

After 'rain'.

Front

What is a prepositional phrase?

Back

A prepositional phrase begins with a preposition and ends with a noun or pronoun, providing additional information about time, location, or direction.

Front

Identify the prepositional phrase in the sentence: 'The cat is under the table.'

Back

'under the table'.

Front

What is an introductory word comma?

Back

An introductory word comma is used after an introductory phrase or clause to separate it from the main clause.

Front

Provide an example of a sentence using an introductory word comma.

Back

'After dinner, we went for a walk.'

Front

What are dependent clauses?

Back

Dependent clauses cannot stand alone as complete sentences and usually begin with subordinating conjunctions.

Front

List some common subordinating conjunctions that begin dependent clauses.

Back

After, Although, While, When, Until, Unless, Because, Before, Since.

Front

What is the correct use of a direct address comma?

Back

A direct address comma is used to separate the name of the person being addressed from the rest of the sentence.

Front

Provide an example of a sentence with a direct address comma.

Back

'Maria, can you help me with this?'.