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

• To indicate a question

• To show excitement

• To separate ideas or elements

• To end a sentence

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

• I bought apples bananas and oranges.

• I bought apples, bananas, and oranges.

• I bought apples bananas, and oranges.

• I bought, apples, bananas and oranges.

When should a comma be used before a conjunction?

• When listing a single item

• When ending a sentence

• When starting a sentence

• When joining two independent clauses

Which sentence correctly uses a comma with a dependent clause?

• We went for a walk although, it was raining.

• Although it was raining, we went for a walk.

• Although it was raining we went, for a walk.

• We went, for a walk although it was raining.

What is a common mistake when using commas in complex sentences?

• Using commas to end a sentence

• Placing commas between subject and verb

• Not using commas at all

• Using too many commas