Commas: 5th Grade

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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 should you use a comma before a conjunction?

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You should use a comma before a conjunction (like 'and', 'but', 'or') when it connects two independent clauses.

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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 because it has a subject and a verb.

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Example of a sentence with a comma before a conjunction.

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I wanted to go to the park, but it started to rain.

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What is a direct address in a sentence?

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A direct address is when you call someone by name in a sentence, often set off by commas.

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Example of a direct address using commas.

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Let's eat, Grandma!

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When should commas be used in a list?

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Commas should be used to separate items in a list of three or more.

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Example of a list using commas.

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I bought apples, oranges, and bananas.

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What is an introductory phrase?

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An introductory phrase is a group of words that comes before the main clause and is often followed by a comma.

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Example of a sentence with an introductory phrase.

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After dinner, we went for a walk.