Grammar Review—Comma Usage

Grammar Review—Comma Usage

Assessment

Flashcard

English

9th - 10th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

CCSS
L.6.2A, L.4.2C, L.7.1A

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a comma?

Back

A comma is a punctuation mark (,) used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence or to separate items in a list.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

When should you use a comma before a conjunction?

Back

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

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a dependent clause?

Back

A dependent clause is a group of words that cannot stand alone as a sentence and usually begins with a subordinating conjunction.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you use commas in a list?

Back

Commas are used to separate items in a list, except for the last item, which is usually preceded by 'and' or 'or'.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the Oxford comma?

Back

The Oxford comma is the final comma in a list of items, placed before 'and' or 'or'. Its use is often debated.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

When should you use a comma after an introductory phrase?

Back

A comma should be used after an introductory phrase or clause to separate it from the main clause.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

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