Commas
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2nd - 3rd Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the purpose of using commas in a sentence?
Back
Commas are used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence, separate items in a list, and clarify meaning.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.6.2A
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
When should you use a comma before a conjunction?
Back
A comma should be used before a conjunction (like 'and', 'but', 'or') when it connects two independent clauses.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.6.2A
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you punctuate a city and state in a sentence?
Back
A comma should be placed between the city and the state, e.g., 'I live in New York, New York.'
Tags
CCSS.L.3.2B
CCSS.L.3.2C
CCSS.L.2.2B
CCSS.L.4.2B
CCSS.L.1.2C
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the correct way to address a letter?
Back
The salutation of a letter should be followed by a comma, e.g., 'Dear John,'.
Tags
CCSS.L.2.2B
CCSS.L.3.2B
CCSS.L.3.2C
CCSS.L.1.2C
CCSS.L.4.2B
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
When listing three or more items, how should commas be used?
Back
Commas should be used to separate each item in the list, e.g., 'I bought apples, oranges, and bananas.'
Tags
CCSS.L.1.2C
CCSS.L.5.2A
CCSS.L.7.2A
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the Oxford comma?
Back
The Oxford comma is the final comma in a list of items, placed before 'and' or 'or', e.g., 'I like apples, bananas, and cherries.'
Tags
CCSS.L.1.2C
CCSS.L.5.2A
CCSS.L.7.2A
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you use commas with introductory phrases?
Back
A comma should be placed after an introductory phrase or clause, e.g., 'After dinner, we went for a walk.'
Tags
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.6.2A
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