Commas Pretest

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence that contains two independent clauses joined by a conjunction, often preceded by a comma.

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What do you use to connect two simple sentences in a compound sentence?

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A comma and a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so).

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Skylynn went to the store, and she bought milk.'

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Compound sentence.

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Which sentence uses commas correctly? 'Jake my black and white cat loves to sleep on the couch next to me.' or 'Jake, my black and white cat, loves to sleep on the couch next to me.'

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'Jake, my black and white cat, loves to sleep on the couch next to me.' uses commas correctly.

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What does AWUBIS stand for?

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AWUBIS stands for 'Although, While, Until, Because, If, Since' - words that introduce dependent clauses.

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Which of the following is NOT an AWUBIS word? 'Because', 'As', 'And', 'While'

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'And' is NOT an AWUBIS word.

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What is the purpose of using commas in a sentence?

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Commas are used to separate items in a list, join independent clauses, and set off introductory elements or non-essential information.

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How do you use semicolons in a series?

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Semicolons are used to separate items in a complex list where the items themselves contain commas.

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Provide an example of a sentence using a semicolon correctly in a series.

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The winners of the contest were John Smith, captain; Pocahontas, Native American; and James I, King.

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence contains one independent clause and expresses a complete thought.