Commas Flashcard # 2

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What is the purpose of using commas in a sentence?

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

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When should a comma be placed before a conjunction?

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A comma should be placed before a conjunction (like 'and', 'but', 'or') when it connects two independent clauses.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence, containing a subject and a verb.

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Provide an example of a correct use of commas in a list.

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We bought apples, oranges, bananas, and grapes.

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What is the rule for using commas with introductory phrases?

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A comma should be used after an introductory phrase or clause to separate it from the main clause.

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How do you punctuate direct quotations?

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Commas are used to separate the quotation from the rest of the sentence, e.g., She said, 'Hello!'

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What is the correct way to punctuate a sentence with a non-essential clause?

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Non-essential clauses should be set off by commas, e.g., My brother, who lives in New York, is visiting.

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When is it incorrect to use a comma in a sentence?

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It is incorrect to use a comma to separate a subject from its verb or to separate two items that are not independent clauses.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is made up of two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction.

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How do you use commas with adjectives?

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Use commas to separate two or more adjectives that equally modify a noun, e.g., It was a long, tiring journey.