Mastering Comma and Conjunction Coordination

What is the relationship between compound sentences and conjunctions?

• They always require a comma.

• They never require a comma.

• They have a special relationship with commas.

• They are unrelated.

When is a comma necessary before a conjunction in a compound sentence?

• Only when the conjunction is 'and'.

• Always, regardless of the sentence structure.

• When there is a complete set of subject and verb on either side of the conjunction.

• Never.

Why might you not need a comma before 'and' in a sentence?

• Because 'and' never requires a comma.

• Because it is linking a pair of verbs that share the same subject.

• Because 'and' is not a conjunction.

• Because it is always incorrect to use a comma before 'and'.

Which of the following sentences correctly uses a comma?

• Shakespeare, mastered the art of comedy and inspired countless generations to laugh.

• Shakespeare mastered the art of comedy and, inspired countless generations to laugh.

• Shakespeare mastered the art of comedy and inspired countless generations to laugh.

• Shakespeare mastered the art of comedy, and inspired countless generations to laugh.

In which case is a comma not necessary?

• When linking two independent clauses.

• When listing three or more items.

• When linking a pair of verbs that share the same subject.

• When starting a sentence with a conjunction.

How should commas be used in lists?

• Always use a comma between all items.

• Use a comma only between the last two items.

• Use a comma only in lists of three or more items.

• Never use a comma in lists.

Which sentence correctly uses commas in a list?

• The summer's weather is hot, oppressive, and deadly.

• The summer's weather is hot oppressive and deadly.

• The summer's weather is hot, oppressive and deadly.

• The summer's weather is hot and oppressive.

When do you need a comma in a compound sentence?

• When there is a complete set of subject and verb on either side of the conjunction.

• When the sentence is short.

• When the conjunction is 'and'.

• When the sentence is long.

What should you do if you are unsure about comma placement?

• Guess and hope for the best.

• Avoid using commas altogether.

• Ask a friend, teacher, or adviser for help.

• Always place a comma before 'and'.