Language Flashcard: Commas & Quotation Marks

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What is a comma?

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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.

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What is a quotation mark?

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Quotation marks are punctuation marks used to indicate the exact words spoken by someone, typically shown as " ".

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When should you use a comma before a quotation?

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A comma is used before a quotation when introducing someone's exact words, e.g., She said, "Hello!".

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How do you punctuate a sentence with a quote at the end?

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Place the quotation marks around the quoted material and include punctuation inside the quotation marks, e.g., He exclaimed, "What a beautiful day!".

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What is the correct placement of punctuation in a quote?

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Punctuation marks like periods and exclamation points should be placed inside the quotation marks.

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How do you use commas in a list?

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Use commas to separate items in a list, e.g., I bought apples, oranges, bananas, and grapes.

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What is the rule for using commas with conjunctions?

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Use a comma before a conjunction (like 'and' or 'but') when connecting two independent clauses, e.g., I wanted to go, but it was raining.

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What is an example of a direct quote?

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A direct quote is when you repeat someone's exact words, e.g., She said, "I love reading!".

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How do you punctuate a quote that is a question?

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If the quoted material is a question, place the question mark inside the quotation marks, e.g., He asked, "Are you coming?".

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What is the difference between a direct quote and an indirect quote?

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A direct quote uses the exact words of the speaker, while an indirect quote paraphrases what the speaker said.