Kaila's Comma Flashcard

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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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What is the purpose of a comma when separating a city and a state?

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A comma is used to separate the name of a city from the name of the state in a sentence.

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What does it mean to use a comma after an introductory group of words?

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A comma is placed after introductory phrases or clauses to separate them from the main part of the sentence.

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What is the function of a comma when separating two equal adjectives?

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A comma is used to separate two adjectives that equally describe a noun.

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What does it mean to address someone directly in a sentence?

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When addressing someone directly, a comma is used before or after their name to indicate that they are being spoken to.

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What is an appositive?

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An appositive is a noun or noun phrase that renames or clarifies another noun next to it, often set off by commas.

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What is an interjection?

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An interjection is a word or phrase that expresses strong emotion or surprise, often followed by an exclamation mark.

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How do you punctuate a sentence with an introductory phrase?

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You place a comma after the introductory phrase to separate it from the main clause.

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What is the role of commas in a list?

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Commas are used to separate items in a list to clarify the individual elements.

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What is a direct address in writing?

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Direct address is when the writer speaks directly to someone, often using their name, and is punctuated with commas.