Commas (Kingston Middle School)

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What is a comma?

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A punctuation mark used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence or to separate items in a list.

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

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Use a comma before 'and' in a list of three or more items to clarify the separation of items.

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Correct the comma placement: 'I like apples oranges and bananas.'

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I like apples, oranges, and bananas.

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What is the rule for using commas with introductory phrases?

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Use a comma after an introductory phrase to separate it from the main clause.

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Correct the sentence: 'After dinner we went for a walk.'

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After dinner, we went for a walk.

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What is a compound sentence?

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

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Correct the comma placement: 'I wanted to go however I was too tired.'

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I wanted to go; however, I was too tired.

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When should you use commas with adjectives?

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Use commas to separate two or more adjectives that equally describe a noun.

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Correct the sentence: 'It was a long hot day.'

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It was a long, hot day.

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What is the purpose of using commas in direct address?

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Use commas to separate the name of the person being addressed from the rest of the sentence.