Comma Practice A

Front

What is the purpose of using commas in a sentence?

Back

Commas are used to separate elements in a sentence, clarify meaning, and indicate pauses.

Front

When should you use a comma before 'and'?

Back

A comma should be used before 'and' when it connects two independent clauses.

Front

What is an independent clause?

Back

An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence, containing a subject and a verb.

Front

Provide an example of a sentence with a comma before 'and'.

Back

I wanted to go for a walk, and my friend wanted to join me.

Front

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.

Front

When should commas be used in a list?

Back

Commas should be used to separate items in a list, except before the conjunction in the last two items.

Front

What is the Oxford comma?

Back

The Oxford comma is the final comma in a list of three or more items, placed before 'and' or 'or'.

Front

Provide an example of a list using the Oxford comma.

Back

I bought apples, oranges, and bananas.

Front

What is a dependent clause?

Back

A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a sentence and usually begins with a subordinating conjunction.

Front

Provide an example of a sentence with a dependent clause.

Back

Although it was raining, we decided to go for a hike.