Comma Usage and Sentence Structure

The video tutorial explains the various uses of commas in English grammar. It covers how commas are used to join independent clauses, separate items in a list, and distinguish between dependent and independent clauses. The tutorial also discusses the use of commas in adjective clauses, before direct speech, and following transition words. Examples are provided for each case to illustrate the correct usage of commas.

What is one of the primary uses of a comma in a sentence?

• To end a sentence

• To join two independent clauses

• To replace a period

• To indicate a question

Which of the following sentences correctly uses a comma with a conjunction?

• I like tea, but, I don't like coffee.

• I like tea but, I don't like coffee.

• I like tea, but I don't like coffee.

• I like tea but I don't, like coffee.

In a list, where should commas be placed?

• Between each item in the list

• Between each item except the last two

• Before the first item

• After every item in the list

What is the rule for using a comma before 'and' in a list?

• Always use a comma before 'and'

• Never use a comma before 'and'

• Use a comma before 'and' only if the list is long

• A comma is not required before 'and'

Which of the following sentences uses commas correctly in a list?

• I bought apples oranges grapes, and tomatoes.

• I bought apples, oranges, grapes and tomatoes.

• I bought, apples, oranges, grapes, and tomatoes.

• I bought apples, oranges, grapes, and, tomatoes.

Which sentence correctly uses a comma to separate a dependent and independent clause?

• I stayed inside because, it was raining.

• Because it was raining, I stayed inside.

• I stayed inside, because it was raining.

• Because it was raining I stayed inside.

What is a dependent clause?

• A clause that can stand alone

• A clause that starts a sentence

• A clause that cannot stand alone

• A clause that ends a sentence

What is the purpose of a comma in an adjective clause?

• To end the sentence

• To provide extra information

• To start a new paragraph

• To indicate a question

Which sentence correctly uses a comma in an adjective clause?

• Ana who is a short woman, reached the books from the top shelf.

• Ana, who is a short woman reached the books from the top shelf.

• Ana who is a short woman reached the books, from the top shelf.

• Ana, who is a short woman, reached the books from the top shelf.

Which sentence correctly uses a comma before a direct quote?

• Jane said; I want to go to the park.

• Jane said: I want to go to the park.

• Jane said, I want to go to the park.

• Jane said I want to go to the park.