Comma and Sentence Error Review

Front

What is a comma?

Back

A punctuation mark used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence or to separate items in a list.

Front

When should a comma be used before 'and' in a sentence?

Back

A comma should be used before 'and' when it connects two independent clauses.

Front

What is an independent clause?

Back

A group of words that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

Front

What is a compound sentence?

Back

A sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a conjunction.

Front

Where should a comma be placed in the sentence: 'As Brent ran to first base his helmet flew off his head.'?

Back

After 'base': 'As Brent ran to first base, his helmet flew off his head.'

Front

Which word should a comma come after in the sentence: 'She likes the grand majestic sound of the orchestra.'?

Back

After 'grand': 'She likes the grand, majestic sound of the orchestra.'

Front

Identify the correctly punctuated sentence: 'Our apartment walls are very thin so we can hear our neighbors talking.'

Back

'Our apartment walls are very thin, so we can hear our neighbors talking.'

Front

What is the purpose of using commas in a list?

Back

To separate items in a series to clarify meaning.

Front

What is a dependent clause?

Back

A group of words that contains a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought.

Front

What is the rule for using commas with introductory phrases?

Back

A comma should be placed after an introductory phrase or clause.