Introductory Elements
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English
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8th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the purpose of a comma in a sentence?
Back
Commas are used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence, separate items in a list, or clarify meaning.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
When should you use a comma before a conjunction?
Back
A comma should be used before a conjunction (like 'and', 'but', 'or') when it connects two independent clauses.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an independent clause?
Back
An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence, containing a subject and a verb.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a dependent clause?
Back
A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a sentence and usually begins with a subordinating conjunction (like 'because', 'although').
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you punctuate a sentence that starts with an introductory phrase?
Back
You should place a comma after the introductory phrase before the main clause.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the correct punctuation for direct address in a sentence?
Back
When directly addressing someone, use a comma to separate the name from the rest of the sentence.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the rule for using commas in a series?
Back
Use commas to separate three or more items in a list, placing a comma before the conjunction in the last two items.
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