Commas Review/Flashcard 6th Grade

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What is the purpose of a comma in a sentence?

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

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When should you use a comma before the conjunction 'and'?

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A comma should be used before 'and' when it connects two independent clauses or when listing three or more items.

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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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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a sentence and usually begins with a subordinating conjunction.

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How do you punctuate a list of three or more items?

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Use commas to separate the items, and place a comma before the conjunction (usually 'and' or 'or') before the last item.

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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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When is it necessary to use a comma after an introductory phrase?

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A comma is necessary after an introductory phrase to separate it from the main clause of the sentence.

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What is the rule for using commas with adjectives?

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Use commas to separate two or more adjectives that equally describe a noun.

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What is the Oxford comma?

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The Oxford comma is the final comma in a list of items, placed before 'and' or 'or'.

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How do you correct a sentence with a comma splice?

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A comma splice can be corrected by replacing the comma with a period, semicolon, or adding a conjunction.