Comma Test

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What is a comma?

Back

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 'and'?

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Use a comma before 'and' when connecting two independent clauses.

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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 conjunction.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A group of words that has a subject and a verb but cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.

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What is a comma splice?

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When two independent clauses are incorrectly joined by a comma without a coordinating conjunction.

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Provide an example of a correct use of a comma in a list.

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I bought apples, oranges, bananas, and grapes.

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What is the purpose of using commas in direct address?

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To separate the name of the person being addressed from the rest of the sentence.

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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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When should you use a comma after an introductory phrase?

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Use a comma after an introductory phrase to separate it from the main clause.

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What is the rule for using commas with adjectives?

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Use a comma to separate two or more coordinate adjectives that describe the same noun.