Commas, Semi-Colons, and Colons

Commas, Semi-Colons, and Colons

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English

4th - 12th 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.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

When do we use a semicolon?

Back

A semicolon (;) is used to connect closely related independent clauses or to separate items in a complex list.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a colon used for?

Back

A colon (:) is used to introduce a list, a quote, or an explanation.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you use commas in a list?

Back

Commas are used to separate items in a list, for example: "I bought apples, oranges, and bananas."

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an independent clause?

Back

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

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a dependent clause?

Back

A dependent clause is a group of words that cannot stand alone as a sentence because it does not express a complete thought.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you use a semicolon between independent clauses?

Back

You can use a semicolon to connect two independent clauses that are closely related, for example: "I like to read; my brother prefers to watch movies."

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