Comma Review Flashcard

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What is a comma?

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A comma is 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' in a list?

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You should use a comma before 'and' in a list when you are listing three or more items. This is known as the Oxford comma.

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Correctly punctuate this sentence: I bought apples oranges and bananas.

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I bought apples, oranges, and bananas.

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What is the purpose of using commas in dates?

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Commas are used in dates to separate the day from the year, e.g., July 4, 1776.

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Is this sentence punctuated correctly? 'My brother, and I went to the park.'

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No, it should be 'My brother and I went to the park.'

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What is a common mistake when using commas?

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A common mistake is placing a comma between the subject and the verb, e.g., 'The dog, barks loudly.' This is incorrect.

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When should you use a comma after an introductory phrase?

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You should use a comma after an introductory phrase to separate it from the main clause, e.g., 'After dinner, we went for a walk.'

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Correctly punctuate this sentence: On Monday I will go to the store.

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On Monday, I will go to the store.

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What is the rule for using commas in addresses?

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Commas are used to separate the city from the state and the state from the zip code, e.g., 'Los Angeles, California, 90001.'

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Is this sentence punctuated correctly? 'I visited Paris France last summer.'

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No, it should be 'I visited Paris, France, last summer.'