Commas, Commas, Commas

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7th Grade
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the purpose of a comma 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
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
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.'
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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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.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a dependent clause?
Back
A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a sentence and usually begins with a subordinating conjunction like 'because' or 'although'.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you punctuate direct address in a sentence?
Back
When directly addressing someone, use commas to set off their name, e.g., 'Let's eat, Grandma!'
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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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 to separate it from the main clause, e.g., 'After dinner, we went for a walk.'
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