Commas

Commas

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English

4th - 5th 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 you use a comma in a list?

Back

You use commas to separate items in a list. For example: 'I bought apples, oranges, and bananas.'

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the Oxford comma?

Back

The Oxford comma is the final comma in a list of three or more items, placed before 'and' or 'or'. For example: 'I like tea, coffee, and juice.'

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you use a comma before conjunctions?

Back

Use a comma before conjunctions (like 'and', 'but', 'or') when connecting two independent clauses. For example: 'I wanted to go, but it was raining.'

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

When should you use a comma after an introductory phrase?

Back

Use a comma after an introductory phrase or clause. For example: 'After dinner, we went for a walk.'

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a compound sentence?

Back

A compound sentence is a sentence that has at least two independent clauses joined by a conjunction. For example: 'I wanted to play, but it was too late.'

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

When do you NOT need a comma?

Back

You do not need a comma when the sentence is short and clear, such as 'I like ice cream.'

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