Comma Practice

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English
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8th - 9th Grade
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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.
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.
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.
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 (like 'because', 'although').
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you use commas in a list?
Back
Commas are used to separate items in a list. For example: 'I bought apples, oranges, and bananas.'
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a non-essential clause?
Back
A non-essential clause provides additional information but can be removed without changing the meaning of the sentence. It is set off by commas.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Example of a sentence with a non-essential clause.
Back
My brother, who lives in New York, is visiting us next week.
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