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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When do we use commas in a list?

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Commas are used to separate three or more items in a list. For example: "I bought apples, oranges, and bananas."

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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. They look like this: " ".

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How do you use quotation marks in a sentence?

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Quotation marks are used around the exact words someone says. For example: She said, "Hello!"

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Where do commas go in a sentence with quotation marks?

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Commas are placed inside the quotation marks if they are part of the quoted material. For example: "I love ice cream," she said.

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What is the correct way to punctuate dialogue?

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In dialogue, use a comma before the closing quotation mark if the sentence continues after the quote. For example: "It's a sunny day," he said.

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What is the rule for using commas before conjunctions?

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Use a comma before a conjunction (like 'and', 'but', 'or') when it connects two independent clauses. For example: I wanted to go, but it was raining.

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How do you punctuate a quote that ends with an exclamation mark?

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If a quote ends with an exclamation mark, place the exclamation mark inside the quotation marks. For example: "Watch out!" she yelled.

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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. It has a subject and a verb.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a sentence. It needs an independent clause to make sense. For example: "Although it was raining."