Commas Practice

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What is the purpose of a comma in a sentence?

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Commas are used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence, to separate items in a list, and to clarify meaning.

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When should a comma be used after an introductory phrase?

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A comma should be used after an introductory phrase to separate it from the main clause.

Front

Correct the sentence: 'However it’s only the fifth week of the semester.'

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However, it’s only the fifth week of the semester.

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What is the rule for using commas with conjunctions?

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Commas are used before conjunctions (like 'and', 'but', 'or') when they connect two independent clauses.

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Correct the sentence: 'Having been told of the test John wondered when he would study.'

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Having been told of the test, John wondered when he would study.

Front

What is a compound sentence?

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

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Correct the sentence: 'Wading into the cool lake we found relief from the heat.'

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Wading into the cool lake, we found relief from the heat.

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When should commas be used in a series?

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Commas should be used to separate three or more items in a series.

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Correct the sentence: 'Others on the other hand received lower grades because they didn’t take time for tutoring.'

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Others, on the other hand, received lower grades because they didn’t take time for tutoring.

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What is the Oxford comma?

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The Oxford comma is the final comma in a list of items, placed before 'and' or 'or'.