Comma Rules Practice

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What is a comma?

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A punctuation mark used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence or to separate items in a list.

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When should you use a comma before a coordinating conjunction?

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A comma should be used before a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) when it connects two independent clauses.

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What is an independent clause?

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A group of words that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A group of words that contains a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought.

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When should you use a comma in a list?

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Use commas to separate three or more items in a list.

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How do you punctuate direct quotations?

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Use commas to separate the quotation from the rest of the sentence.

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What is the rule for dates in a sentence?

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Use a comma to separate the day from the year in a full date.

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What is the rule for introductory phrases?

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Use a comma after an introductory phrase or clause.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction.

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What is the Oxford comma?

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The final comma in a list of three or more items, placed before 'and' or 'or'.