Comma Review Flashcard

Comma Review Flashcard

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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 before 'and' in a list?

Back

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.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

I bought apples, oranges, and bananas.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the purpose of using commas in dates?

Back

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

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

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

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a common mistake when using commas?

Back

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

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

When should you use a comma after an introductory phrase?

Back

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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