Palestinian man killed in Israeli airstrike

Why are commas considered important in writing?

• They clarify the meaning of sentences.

• They add decorative elements to the text.

• They are used to end a sentence.

• They help in joining two unrelated sentences.

What is one function of a comma in a sentence?

• To indicate a question.

• To separate clauses.

• To end a paragraph.

• To highlight a word.

How can a comma change the meaning of a sentence?

• By changing the sentence's tone.

• By altering the sentence structure.

• By modifying the sentence's length.

• By affecting the sentence's clarity.

Which of the following is a common mistake when using commas?

• Using commas to join two independent clauses.

• Omitting commas in compound sentences.

• Placing a comma between a subject and its verb.

• Using commas to separate items in a list.

Which sentence correctly uses a comma?

• He said, 'Hello,' and waved.

• She likes apples, oranges and bananas.

• I went to the store, and bought milk.

• The cat, sat on the mat.