Comma Practice 2

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What is a direct address in a sentence?

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A direct address is when a speaker directly speaks to someone by name or title, often set off by commas. Example: "Let's eat, Grandma!"

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What punctuation is used before a conjunction in a compound sentence?

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A comma is used before a conjunction (like 'and', 'but', 'or') in a compound sentence. Example: "I wanted to go, but it was raining."

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What is an appositive?

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An appositive is a noun or noun phrase that renames or explains another noun next to it, usually set off by commas. Example: "My brother, a skilled musician, plays the guitar."

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What is the purpose of a comma in a series?

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Commas are used to separate items in a list or series. Example: "I bought apples, oranges, and bananas."

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How do you punctuate a sentence with an introductory dependent clause?

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A comma is placed after an introductory dependent clause. Example: "After the movie, we went for ice cream."

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What is the rule for punctuating direct address?

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In direct address, commas are used to separate the name or title from the rest of the sentence. Example: "Can you help me, Sarah?"

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What is an introductory word?

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An introductory word is a word that begins a sentence and is usually followed by a comma. Example: "Well, I think we should go now."

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What is the correct punctuation for a compound sentence?

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A comma is placed before the conjunction that connects two independent clauses. Example: "I wanted to play outside, but it started to rain."

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What is the function of commas in a sentence?

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Commas are used to indicate a pause, separate elements, clarify meaning, and organize information in a sentence.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that has a subject and a verb but cannot stand alone as a complete sentence. Example: "Although it was raining."