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The video provides a brief introduction to the use of commas in writing, focusing on their importance in grammar and sentence structure.

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

• To show excitement

• To indicate a question

• To end a sentence

• To separate items in a list

Which of the following sentences uses a comma correctly?

• I bought apples oranges and bananas.

• I bought apples, oranges, and bananas.

• I bought, apples oranges and bananas.

• I bought apples oranges, and bananas.

What is a common mistake when using commas?

• Using them to join two independent clauses without a conjunction

• Placing them before conjunctions

• Placing them after introductory phrases

• Using them to separate items in a list

Which sentence demonstrates an advanced use of commas?

• The car, which was red, sped past us.

• After dinner, we went to the movies.

• She said, 'Hello,' and waved.

• I like pizza, and I like pasta.

What is an advanced tip for mastering comma usage?

• Always use a comma before 'and' in a list

• Use commas to separate adjectives of equal rank

• Use commas to separate all clauses

• Never use a comma before 'because'