Comma Practice

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What is the purpose of using commas in introductory phrases?

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Commas are used to offset introductory phrases to clarify the sentence structure and improve readability.

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Where should the comma be placed in the sentence: 'After Madeline died Usher decided to save her belongings.'?

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The comma should be placed after 'died': 'After Madeline died, Usher decided to save her belongings.'

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In the sentence 'The class was very difficult for me yet I refused to drop it.', where does the comma go?

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The comma goes before 'yet': 'The class was very difficult for me, yet I refused to drop it.'

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Which is the correct use of the comma in the question: 'Mrs. Hale can we go outside?'?

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The correct use is: 'Mrs. Hale, can we go outside?'

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Where do the commas go in the sentence: 'Bob my dad's favorite gardener mows and edges the lawn much better than I do.'?

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The commas go after 'Bob' and 'gardener': 'Bob, my dad's favorite gardener, mows and edges the lawn much better than I do.'

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What is an introductory phrase?

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An introductory phrase is a group of words that provides context or background information for the main part of the sentence.

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When is a comma used before a conjunction?

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A comma is used before a conjunction (like 'and', 'but', 'or') when it connects two independent clauses.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a complete sentence because it has a subject and a verb.

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What is the rule for using commas in a list?

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Commas are used to separate items in a list, except for the last item, which is usually preceded by 'and' or 'or'.

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How do you punctuate a sentence with a direct address?

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When directly addressing someone, use a comma before or after their name: 'Can you help me, Sarah?' or 'Sarah, can you help me?'