What is a comma?
Commas and Semicolons

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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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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 a conjunction?
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A comma should be used before a conjunction (like 'and', 'but', 'or') when it connects two independent clauses.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a semicolon?
Back
A semicolon is a punctuation mark (;) used to connect closely related independent clauses or to separate items in a complex list.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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When should you use a semicolon instead of a comma?
Back
Use a semicolon to connect two independent clauses that are closely related in thought, especially when they are not joined by a conjunction.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the Oxford comma?
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The Oxford comma is the final comma in a list of items, placed before 'and' or 'or'. It is used to avoid ambiguity.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Provide an example of a correct use of a comma in a list.
Back
I need eggs, milk, and bread.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Provide an example of a correct use of a semicolon between independent clauses.
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I have a big test tomorrow; I can't go out tonight.
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