Comma Flashcard

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What is the purpose of a comma in a sentence?

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A comma is used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence, to separate items in a list, or to clarify meaning.

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Where should a comma be placed in the sentence: 'By the way your dress looks like something a bird threw up'?

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Between 'way' and 'your'.

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Is the following sentence correct? 'We need to buy more soap, shampoo, lotion, and toothpaste.'

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Yes, the commas are used correctly to separate items in a list.

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Is the following sentence correct? 'On Saturday, July 3, I’ll have two birthday parties to attend.'

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Yes, the commas are used correctly to separate the date.

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Is the following sentence correct? 'Boardman Middle School is located in Boardman, Ohio.'

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Yes, the comma is used correctly to separate the city from the state.

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Is the following sentence correct? 'Do you know the answer to the question, Kari?'

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Yes, the comma is used correctly to address someone directly.

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What is a list comma?

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A list comma is used to separate items in a series, such as in 'apples, oranges, and bananas'.

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What is a direct address comma?

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A direct address comma is used to separate the name of a person being spoken to from the rest of the sentence, e.g., 'Let's eat, Grandma!'.

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What is a date comma?

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A date comma is used to separate the day from the month and the year in a date, e.g., 'July 4, 1776'.

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What is a compound sentence comma?

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A compound sentence comma is used before a conjunction (like 'and', 'but', or 'or') to separate two independent clauses, e.g., 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'.