The video tutorial provides an overview of commas, explaining their usage and definition in writing. It highlights the importance of commas in structuring sentences and clarifies their role in grammar.

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

• To end a sentence

• To separate items in a list

• To indicate a question

• To show excitement

In which situation would you not use a comma?

• To separate two independent clauses

• To separate adjectives

• To join two complete sentences

• To separate items in a series

Which sentence demonstrates the correct use of a comma after 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.

What is a common mistake when using commas?

• Using them to separate adjectives

• Using them after introductory phrases

• Using them to join two independent clauses without a conjunction

• Using them to separate items in a list

Which of the following sentences correctly uses a comma?

• I bought, apples oranges and bananas.

• I bought apples oranges, and bananas.

• I bought apples, oranges, and bananas.

• I bought apples oranges and bananas.