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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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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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 use commas in a list?

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Commas are used to separate items in a list, except for the last item, which is usually preceded by 'and' or 'or'.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is made up of two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction.

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When should you place a comma after an introductory phrase?

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A comma should be placed after an introductory phrase to separate it from the main clause.

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What is a direct quote?

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A direct quote is the exact words spoken or written by someone, and it should be enclosed in quotation marks.

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How do you punctuate a direct quote followed by a dialogue tag?

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Place a comma before the closing quotation marks if the quote is followed by a dialogue tag (e.g., she said, he asked).

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What is the rule for using commas with dates?

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When writing dates, use a comma to separate the day from the year (e.g., July 24, 2023).

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What is a non-essential clause?

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A non-essential clause adds extra information to a sentence but can be removed without changing the sentence's meaning; it should be set off by commas.