Comma Test

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What is a comma splice?

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A comma splice occurs when two independent clauses are incorrectly joined by a comma without a coordinating conjunction.

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What is the purpose of the Oxford comma?

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The Oxford comma, also known as the serial comma, is used before the conjunction in a list of three or more items to clarify meaning.

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Identify the error in the sentence: 'The badger, a shy animal sometimes makes friends with a coyote.'

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The error is the missing comma after 'animal'.

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What is the correct punctuation for the following sentence: 'I like apples blueberries strawberries and oranges.'

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The correct punctuation is: 'I like apples, blueberries, strawberries, and oranges.'

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What is the rule for using commas in a compound sentence?

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A comma is used before the coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) that connects two independent clauses.

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When should you use a comma after an introductory phrase?

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

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What is the function of commas in a list?

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Commas are used to separate items in a list to clarify the individual elements.

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How do you correct a run-on sentence?

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A run-on sentence can be corrected by adding a period, a semicolon, or a coordinating conjunction with a comma.

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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 because it expresses a complete thought.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that cannot stand alone as a sentence because it does not express a complete thought.