Comma Usage and Rules

The video tutorial explains the use of commas in sentences, highlighting their role in clarifying meaning. It outlines basic rules for comma placement, including their use in dates, lists, and compound sentences. The tutorial provides examples to illustrate each rule, helping viewers understand how to apply commas correctly in various contexts.

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

• To end a sentence

• To indicate a question

• To provide clarity and indicate pauses

• To replace a period

What is the effect of not using commas correctly in a sentence?

• It can make the sentence unclear

• It makes the sentence longer

• It makes the sentence more formal

• It shortens the sentence

What is the purpose of a comma in a sentence?

• To end a sentence

• To start a new paragraph

• To indicate a pause and clarify meaning

• To replace a conjunction

How does a comma help in a sentence?

• It makes the sentence longer

• It helps to clarify the meaning

• It shortens the sentence

• It makes the sentence more complex

Which of the following sentences correctly uses a comma in a date?

• I was born on March 24, 2005.

• I was born on, March 24 2005.

• I was born on March, 24, 2005.

• I was born on March 24 2005.

Which of the following is a correct use of commas in a date?

• April, 5, 2020

• April, 5 2020

• April 5 2020

• April 5, 2020

How should commas be used when listing names?

• Nikki, Tim, John, Pete and Sam

• Nikki, Tim, John, Pete, and Sam

• Nikki Tim John Pete and Sam

• Nikki, Tim John, Pete, and Sam

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

• Nikki Tim John Pete, and Sam are my friends.

• Nikki, Tim, John, Pete, and Sam are my friends.

• Nikki, Tim, John, Pete and Sam are my friends.

• Nikki, Tim John, Pete and Sam are my friends.

What is the rule for using commas in a list of names?

• Use a comma after every name

• Use a comma between the first two names only

• Use a comma between each name except the last two

• Use a comma between each name and before 'and'

Which sentence correctly uses commas to separate items?

• I love boxing, my family, and my dog.

• I love boxing my family, and my dog.

• I love boxing my family and, my dog.

• I love boxing, my family and my dog.