Commas Commas Commas!

Commas Commas Commas!

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English

7th - 9th Grade

Hard

CCSS
L.6.2A, L.7.2A, L.7.1A

+8

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the purpose of using commas in a sentence?

Back

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

Tags

CCSS.L.7.2A

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.1.2C

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

When should you use a comma before 'and' in a list?

Back

A comma should be used before 'and' in a list of three or more items to separate the last item from the rest.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.4.2C

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an introductory phrase?

Back

An introductory phrase is a group of words that provides background information or context for the main part of the sentence, often followed by a comma.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.4.2C

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you use commas with adjectives?

Back

When two or more adjectives equally modify a noun, they should be separated by commas.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.4.2C

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a non-restrictive clause?

Back

A non-restrictive clause adds extra information to a sentence but is not essential to its meaning; it is set off by commas.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

CCSS.L.6.2A

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a restrictive clause?

Back

A restrictive clause provides essential information about a noun and is not set off by commas.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

CCSS.L.6.2A

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you punctuate a direct address in a sentence?

Back

When directly addressing someone in a sentence, use commas to set off the name or title.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.4.2C

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