Commas/Semicolons/Colons Review Lit/Comp 1H

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What is the purpose of a comma in a sentence?

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A comma is used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence, separate items in a list, or set off introductory elements.

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Where should a comma be placed in the sentence: 'No I don't want to answer the doorbell right now.'?

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After 'No'.

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What is an introductory phrase?

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

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Which of the following is NOT an example of an introductory phrase: 'On my birthday', 'At home', 'People are strange', 'While you were sleeping'?

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'People are strange'.

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What is the function of a colon in a sentence?

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A colon is used to introduce a list, a quote, or to separate two independent clauses when the second explains or illustrates the first.

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TRUE or FALSE: A colon can be used to indicate time.

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True.

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What is the difference between a semicolon and a colon?

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A semicolon connects closely related independent clauses, while a colon introduces information that elaborates on the preceding clause.

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TRUE or FALSE: A semicolon and a colon share the same exact functions.

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False.

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Where should the comma be placed in the sentence: 'All of a sudden the lights turned out.'?

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After 'sudden'.

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What is the rule for using commas in a list?

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Commas are used to separate items in a list, typically before the conjunction (e.g., 'and' or 'or').