Mastering Comma Usage in Writing

The video tutorial explains four key rules for using commas in sentences. Rule one covers using commas around extra information between the subject and verb. Rule two discusses placing commas after introductory information. Rule three involves using commas to join two sentences with conjunctions like 'and' or 'but'. Rule four explains using commas in lists of three or more items. The video includes practice examples to reinforce these rules.

What is the purpose of using commas around 'who is new' in the sentence about the coach?

• To introduce the coach

• To list items

• To add non-essential information

• To connect two sentences

Why do we place a comma after 'although I run five kilometers every day'?

• It's the main part of the sentence

• It's a list

• It's a complete sentence

• It's introductory information

Which word is not a part of the fanboys used for joining sentences?

• Because

• Yet

• For

• Nor

Which conjunction is not used to join two complete sentences?

• So

• And

• Which

• But

What items are needed by Antonio according to the list rule?

• Ball, shoes, field

• Ball, shoes, field, sunshine

• Ball and shoes

• Shoes, field, sunshine

What is the correct way to use commas in a list?

• Only after the first item

• No commas needed

• Only before the last item

• Between all items

What does the phrase 'which was plated in gold' describe?

• The coach

• The best

• The trophy

• The field

What is the function of the comma in 'Because the weather was cold, the field was still frozen'?

• To add essential information

• To connect two independent clauses

• To separate introductory information from the main part

• To separate a list

In the sentence 'I hope this video ends soon, so I can go play soccer', why is the comma used?

• To connect two independent clauses

• To introduce a sentence

• To separate a list

• To add non-essential information

Which of the following is not correctly punctuated according to the comma rules discussed?

• The player scores, and the whistle blows.

• Antonio needs his ball, shoes, a field, and some sunshine.

• Although I run five kilometers every day, I need to increase my stamina.

• The trophy which was plated in gold inspires me.