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The video introduces the topic of Nikki, providing an overview and setting the stage for further exploration.

What is the primary purpose of punctuation in writing?

• To add more words

• To confuse the reader

• To clarify meaning and structure

• To make sentences longer

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

• I went to the store and bought apples oranges and bananas.

• I went to the store and bought apples, oranges, and bananas.

• I went to the store and bought, apples oranges and bananas.

• I went to the store, and bought apples oranges and bananas.

In which situation would you not use a comma?

• To join two independent clauses

• To set off introductory elements

• To separate items in a list

• To end a sentence

What is an example of using a comma to set off introductory elements?

• I decided to stay, home however.

• However, I decided to stay home.

• I decided, however, to stay home.

• I decided to stay home however.

Which sentence correctly uses commas to separate items in a series?

• For breakfast, I had eggs toast and coffee.

• For breakfast I had eggs, toast, and coffee.

• For breakfast I had, eggs toast and coffee.

• For breakfast, I had eggs, toast and coffee.