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What is the primary function of a comma in a sentence?

• To separate ideas or elements

• To show excitement

• To end a sentence

• To indicate a question

Which of the following is a correct use of a comma?

• I went, to the store and bought milk.

• I went to the store and, bought milk.

• I went to the store and bought milk.

• I went to the store, and bought milk.

When should a comma be used in a list?

• After every item including the last one

• Only after the first item

• After every item except the last one

• Never in a list

Which sentence correctly uses a comma to separate clauses?

• She was late, because, she missed the bus.

• She was late because she missed, the bus.

• She was late because, she missed the bus.

• She was late, because she missed the bus.

Identify the sentence with the correct comma usage in an introductory phrase.

• After the rain stopped we went outside.

• After the rain stopped, we went outside.

• After the rain, stopped we went outside.

• After, the rain stopped we went outside.