Comma Rules Practice

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What is the purpose of a comma in a sentence?

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Commas are used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence, separate items in a list, and clarify meaning.

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects two independent clauses. The common coordinating conjunctions are for, and, nor, but, or, yet, and so (FANBOYS).

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When should you use a comma before a coordinating conjunction?

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You should use a comma before a coordinating conjunction when it connects two independent clauses.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence because it has a subject and a verb.

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How do you punctuate a sentence with an introductory phrase?

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You should place a comma after an introductory phrase to separate it from the main clause.

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What is the rule for using commas in a list?

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Use commas to separate three or more items in a list, placing a comma before the conjunction (and, or) in the last item.

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How do you use commas with adjectives?

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Use commas to separate two or more adjectives that equally describe a noun.

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What is a direct address in a sentence?

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A direct address is when you call someone by name in a sentence, and you should use commas to set off the name.

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What is the rule for using commas with non-essential clauses?

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Use commas to set off non-essential clauses that add extra information but are not necessary to the meaning of the sentence.

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When should you not use a comma?

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Do not use a comma to separate a subject from its verb or to separate a verb from its object.