Navigating Commas with Independent and Dependent Clauses

The video tutorial on Sparkle English covers the use of commas with clauses. It begins by explaining what clauses are, differentiating between independent and dependent clauses. The tutorial then provides rules for using commas with independent clauses, especially when joined by coordinating conjunctions. It also explains how to use commas with dependent clauses, particularly when they precede independent clauses. The video includes a quiz to test understanding of comma usage, followed by corrections and explanations. Viewers are encouraged to practice writing sentences using the rules discussed.

What is a clause in English grammar?

• A type of conjunction

• A verb form

• A punctuation mark

• A group of words with a subject and a verb

What type of clause can stand alone as a complete sentence?

• None of the above

• Subordinate clause

• Independent clause

• Dependent clause

Which conjunction does not require a comma when joining two independent clauses?

• None, all need a comma

• Or

• But

• And

What is the correct punctuation for combining two independent clauses with 'and'?

• No comma, just the conjunction

• Comma before 'and'

• Comma after 'and'

• Comma both before and after 'and'

Where should a comma be placed when a dependent clause precedes an independent clause?

• No comma needed

• After the dependent clause

• Before the dependent clause

• At the end of the independent clause

Which of the following is an example of a dependent clause?

• She was hungry

• She ate a huge bowl of pasta

• She was hungry and she ate

• Because she was hungry

In which scenario is a comma not necessary after an independent clause?

• All scenarios require a comma

• When followed by another independent clause

• When followed by a dependent clause

• When starting a sentence

What rule applies to the comma usage in the sentence: 'I read my book by the pond after I walked to the park'?

• Comma after 'pond'

• Comma before 'after'

• No comma needed

• Comma at the end of the sentence

How should you correct the sentence: 'After finishing his work he went for a walk'?

• Place a comma after 'walk'

• No correction needed

• Place a comma before 'After'

• Place a comma after 'work'

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

• Although she was tired she decided to go to the gym.

• They arrived late so they missed the beginning of the movie.

• Jessica worked hard but couldn't finish the project on time.

• She studied hard but she still didn't pass the exam.