Comma Flashcard Week 3

Comma Flashcard Week 3

Assessment

Flashcard

English

6th - 8th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

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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 should you use a comma before 'and'?

Back

A comma should be used before 'and' when it connects two independent clauses.

3.

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.

4.

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.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the purpose of nonessential clauses?

Back

Nonessential clauses provide additional information that can be removed without changing the main meaning of the sentence.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between essential and nonessential clauses?

Back

Essential clauses are necessary for the meaning of the sentence, while nonessential clauses can be omitted without altering the sentence's meaning.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you punctuate a nonessential clause?

Back

Nonessential clauses are set off by commas.

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