Major Comma Rules

Major Comma Rules

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English

9th - 12th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the purpose of using commas in a sentence?

Back

Commas are used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence, separate items in a list, and clarify meaning.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How many commas are needed in the following sentence? 'I need to stop by the store to pick up tortillas grated cheese tomatoes ground beef and jalapenos.'

Back

4 commas are needed.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Identify the correct placement of commas in this sentence: 'Lisa who was wearing a new dress yelled at the waiter who spilled the water on her.'

Back

Correct: 'Lisa, who was wearing a new dress, yelled at the waiter who spilled the water on her.'

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Where should the comma be placed in the sentence: 'I attend school in Neosho Missouri.'

Back

A comma should be placed after 'Neosho': 'I attend school in Neosho, Missouri.'

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Where should the comma go in the sentence: 'Since I was absent on Tuesday I have a lot of make-up work to complete.'

Back

A comma should be placed after 'Tuesday': 'Since I was absent on Tuesday, I have a lot of make-up work to complete.'

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the rule for using commas to separate adjectives?

Back

Use commas to separate two or more adjectives that describe the same noun, e.g., 'This sweet, creamy icing really made the cinnamon roll delicious.'

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a compound sentence?

Back

A compound sentence contains two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction, often requiring a comma before the conjunction.

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