Comma Rules Practice #2

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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, to separate items in a list, or to clarify meaning.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS: For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So).

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What does FANBOYS stand for?

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FANBOYS stands for For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So, which are coordinating conjunctions used to connect independent clauses.

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How do you correctly use a comma before a coordinating conjunction?

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A comma should be placed before a coordinating conjunction when it connects two independent clauses.

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Fix this sentence: 'Let's eat grandma!'

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Corrected: 'Let's eat, grandma!' (The comma clarifies that we are addressing grandma, not suggesting to eat her.)

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Identify the correct sentence: 'I am hungry so I made a quesadilla.'

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Corrected: 'I am hungry, so I made a quesadilla.' (A comma is needed before 'so' because it connects two independent clauses.)

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What is the effect of omitting a comma in a sentence?

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Omitting a comma can change the meaning of a sentence or create confusion.

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Provide an example of a sentence with a comma separating items in a list.

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Example: 'I bought apples, oranges, bananas, and grapes.'

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What is the rule for using commas in direct address?

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When directly addressing someone in a sentence, use a comma to separate their name or title from the rest of the sentence.

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Fix this sentence: 'Jack does not like math nor does Sue.'

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Corrected: 'Jack does not like math, nor does Sue.' (A comma is needed before 'nor' because it connects two independent clauses.)