Using Commas 1 Practice

Using Commas 1 Practice

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English

5th - 7th 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 commas in a list?

Back

Use commas to separate three or more items in a list. For example: 'I bought apples, oranges, and bananas.'

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you use commas with conjunctions?

Back

Use a comma before a conjunction (like 'and' or 'but') when connecting two independent clauses. For example: 'I wanted to go, but it was raining.'

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an appositive?

Back

An appositive is a noun or noun phrase that renames another noun right beside it. For example: 'My brother, a talented musician, plays the guitar.'

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you punctuate an appositive?

Back

Use commas to set off an appositive from the rest of the sentence. For example: 'My friend, Sarah, is coming over.'

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a direct address?

Back

A direct address is when you call someone by name in a sentence. For example: 'Can you help me, John?' Commas are used to separate the name.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

When do you use commas with introductory phrases?

Back

Use a comma after an introductory phrase or clause. For example: 'After dinner, we went for a walk.'

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