Comma Placement

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6th 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 separate different parts of a sentence, indicate a pause, or separate items in a list.
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CCSS.L.6.2A
CCSS.L.4.2C
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
When should you use a comma after an introductory element?
Back
A comma should be used after an introductory phrase or clause to separate it from the main part of the sentence.
Tags
CCSS.L.6.2A
CCSS.L.4.2C
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you use commas in a list of three or more items?
Back
In a list of three or more items, commas should be used after each item except the last one.
Tags
CCSS.L.5.2A
CCSS.L.7.2A
CCSS.L.1.2C
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the rule for using commas with cities and states?
Back
Commas are used to separate the city from the state in a sentence.
Tags
CCSS.L.6.2A
CCSS.L.4.2B
CCSS.L.3.2C
CCSS.L.3.2B
CCSS.L.2.2B
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
When should you use a comma before a conjunction?
Back
A comma should be used before a conjunction (like 'and' or 'but') when it connects two independent clauses.
Tags
CCSS.L.6.2A
CCSS.L.4.2C
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a direct address in a sentence?
Back
A direct address is when you call someone by name or title in a sentence, and it should be set off by commas.
Tags
CCSS.L.6.2A
CCSS.L.4.2C
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an appositive?
Back
An appositive is a noun or noun phrase that renames another noun right beside it, and it should be set off by commas.
Tags
CCSS.L.7.1A
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
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