Commas

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.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

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 the last two items in a series, known as the Oxford comma.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

Front

What is the purpose of using commas in sentences?

Back

Commas help clarify meaning by indicating pauses, separating items, and organizing complex sentences.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.2B

Front

How do you use commas with introductory phrases?

Back

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

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Front

What is a non-restrictive clause?

Back

A non-restrictive clause provides additional information but is not essential to the meaning of the sentence and is set off by commas.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Front

Provide an example of a sentence with a non-restrictive clause.

Back

My brother, who lives in New York, is visiting this weekend.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Front

When should you not use a comma?

Back

Do not use a comma to separate two independent clauses without a conjunction.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Front

What is the rule for using commas with coordinating conjunctions?

Back

Use a comma before a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) when it connects two independent clauses.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Front

How do you use commas in direct address?

Back

Use commas to separate the name of a person being addressed from the rest of the sentence.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Front

What is an example of a sentence using a comma in direct address?

Back

Can you help me, Sarah?

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A