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

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
To end a sentence
To show excitement
To separate ideas or elements
To indicate a question
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How can a comma change the meaning of a sentence?
By altering the sentence structure
By separating clauses or items
By changing the sentence's tone
By adding a new subject
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a common mistake when using commas?
Not using them at all
Using them to separate independent clauses
Using them to separate every word
Placing them before conjunctions
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which sentence demonstrates a misuse of a comma?
She said, she would come later.
She said she, would come later.
She, said she would come later.
She said she would come later.
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