Commas Flashcard 1

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.

Front

When should you use a comma before 'and'?

Back

You should use a comma before 'and' when it connects two independent clauses.

Front

Is a comma needed in the sentence: 'I like apples and oranges'?

Back

No comma is needed because 'apples and oranges' are not independent clauses.

Front

What is the purpose of a comma in a list?

Back

A comma is used to separate items in a list to clarify the individual elements.

Front

When should you place a comma after an introductory phrase?

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You should place a comma after an introductory phrase to separate it from the main clause.

Front

Correct the sentence: 'Unfortunately my favorite flavor was sold out.'

Back

The correct sentence is: 'Unfortunately, my favorite flavor was sold out.'

Front

What is the rule for using commas with coordinating conjunctions?

Back

Use a comma before a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) when it connects two independent clauses.

Front

Is the sentence 'My sister ate my sandwich, so I kicked her.' correct?

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Yes, the sentence is correct.

Front

Which sentence is correct: 'Jim is very bold and smart but he doesn't always say nice things to people.' or 'Jim is very bold and smart, but he doesn't always say nice things to people.'?

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The correct sentence is: 'Jim is very bold and smart, but he doesn't always say nice things to people.'

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What is an independent clause?

Back

An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence because it has a subject and a verb.