Commas

Commas

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English

5th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a comma?

Back

A comma is a punctuation mark (,) used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence or to separate items in a list.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

When should you use a comma in a list?

Back

Use commas to separate three or more items in a list. For example: 'I bought apples, oranges, and bananas.'

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you use commas with adjectives?

Back

Use commas to separate two or more adjectives that describe the same noun. For example: 'It was a long, tiring journey.'

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a compound sentence?

Back

A compound sentence is made up of two independent clauses joined by a conjunction, often requiring a comma before the conjunction. For example: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

When should you use a comma before a conjunction?

Back

Use a comma before conjunctions like 'and', 'but', or 'or' when they connect two independent clauses.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an introductory phrase?

Back

An introductory phrase is a group of words that comes before the main clause of a sentence and is usually followed by a comma. For example: 'After dinner, we went for a walk.'

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you use commas with direct address?

Back

Use commas to separate the name of a person being addressed from the rest of the sentence. For example: 'Can you help me, Sarah?'

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