Comma Practice

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Where does the comma go in the sentence: 'The antique gray racket smashed the tennis ball.'?

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The comma goes before 'antique' to separate the adjectives: 'The antique, gray racket smashed the tennis ball.'

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Use commas to offset ________ information.

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extra

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Use a comma between three or more items in a ______.

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list

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Where does the comma go in the sentence: 'The spicy buttery sauce was poured over the pasta.'?

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The comma goes before 'spicy': 'The spicy, buttery sauce was poured over the pasta.'

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Where do the commas go in the sentence: 'Angelica my cousin moved to Florida last summer.'?

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The comma goes before 'my cousin': 'Angelica, my cousin, moved to Florida last summer.'

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What is the purpose of using commas in a sentence?

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Commas are used to indicate a pause, separate items in a list, and clarify meaning.

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When should you use a comma before a conjunction?

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Use a comma before a conjunction (like 'and' or 'but') when it connects two independent clauses.

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What is an example of a sentence that requires a comma after an introductory phrase?

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Example: 'After dinner, we went for a walk.'

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What is the rule for using commas with adjectives?

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Use commas to separate two or more adjectives that equally modify a noun.

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How do you use commas in direct address?

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Use commas to separate the name of the person being addressed from the rest of the sentence.