Comma Usage Flashcard

Front

What should you do when a dependent clause is at the beginning of a sentence?

Back

Place a comma after the dependent clause.

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Which of the following sentences correctly uses commas to divide items in a list?

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Jason, Madi, and Maren came to Peggy’s for Christmas, visited Cammie’s, and returned home all before the New Year.

Front

What is the main subject in the sentence 'My brother, who lives across town, plans to throw a party'?

Back

My brother.

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In which situation should you not place a comma between clauses?

Back

When a dependent clause is after an independent clause.

Front

What is the main verb in the sentence 'My brother, who lives across town, plans to throw a party'?

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Plans.

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What is a dependent clause?

Back

A clause that cannot stand alone as a complete sentence and depends on an independent clause.

Front

What is an independent clause?

Back

A clause that can stand alone as a complete sentence.

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When should you use a comma before a conjunction?

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When it connects two independent clauses.

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What is the purpose of commas in a list?

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To separate items for clarity.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a conjunction.