Commas Practice- Advanced ELA 2024

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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 'however'?

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You should use a comma before 'however' when it is used to connect two independent clauses.

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What is an appositive?

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An appositive is a noun or noun phrase that renames or provides additional information about another noun.

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How do you use commas in a list?

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Use commas to separate items in a list of three or more.

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What is the rule for using commas with introductory phrases?

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Use a comma after an introductory phrase or clause that precedes the main clause.

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When do you use commas with direct address?

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Use commas to separate the name of a person being addressed from the rest of the sentence.

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What is the purpose of a comma in a compound sentence?

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A comma is used before a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) to connect two independent clauses.

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How do you punctuate a sentence with a transitional phrase?

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Place a comma before and after a transitional phrase that interrupts the flow of a sentence.

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What is a non-restrictive clause?

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A non-restrictive clause provides additional information but is not essential to the meaning of the sentence; it is set off by commas.

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When should you not use a comma?

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Do not use a comma to separate a subject from its verb or a verb from its object.