commas and combining sentences

commas and combining sentences

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English

6th - 8th Grade

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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, separate items in a list, or clarify meaning.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

When should you use a comma before 'and' in a list?

Back

A comma should be used before 'and' in a list of three or more items (Oxford comma), but it can be omitted in shorter lists.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you correctly punctuate a direct address in a sentence?

Back

When directly addressing someone, place a comma before their name or title. Example: 'Let's eat, Grandma.'

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a compound sentence?

Back

A compound sentence consists of two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so).

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you combine two sentences using a conjunction?

Back

You can combine two sentences by using a conjunction and placing a comma before the conjunction if needed. Example: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an independent clause?

Back

An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence because it expresses a complete thought.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a dependent clause?

Back

A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a sentence and usually begins with a subordinating conjunction (e.g., because, although, since).

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