Comma Flashcard

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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 'and' in a list?

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You should use a comma before 'and' in a list when you are listing three or more items. This is known as the Oxford comma.

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What is an example of a correct use of commas in a list?

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Example: I bought apples, oranges, and bananas.

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How do you use commas with introductory phrases?

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Use a comma after an introductory phrase to separate it from the main clause. Example: After dinner, we went for a walk.

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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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Provide an example of a non-restrictive clause.

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Example: My brother, who lives in New York, is visiting us.

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When should you use commas with direct address?

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Use commas to separate the name of the person being addressed from the rest of the sentence. Example: Can you help me, Sarah?

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What is the rule for using commas with coordinating conjunctions?

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

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Provide an example of a sentence with a coordinating conjunction and a comma.

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Example: I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.

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What is an appositive?

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An appositive is a noun or noun phrase that renames another noun right beside it, and it is set off by commas.