
ACT Comma Usage Flashcard 1
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the purpose of a comma in a sentence?
Back
A comma is used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence, to separate items in a list, or to clarify meaning.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
When should a comma be used before a conjunction?
Back
A comma should be used before a conjunction (like 'and', 'but', 'or') when it connects two independent clauses.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an independent clause?
Back
An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence, containing a subject and a verb.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a dependent clause?
Back
A dependent clause is a group of words that cannot stand alone as a sentence and usually begins with a subordinating conjunction.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the rule for using commas in a series?
Back
Commas are used to separate three or more items in a series, with a comma before the conjunction in the last item (Oxford comma is optional).
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you punctuate introductory phrases?
Back
A comma is used after an introductory phrase or clause to separate it from the main clause.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the rule for separating adjectives?
Back
When two or more adjectives equally modify a noun, they should be separated by a comma.
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