Understanding Commas

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

• To replace a period

• To indicate a pause

• To end a sentence

• To show excitement

In a list, where should commas be placed?

• After every word

• Nowhere in the list

• Only at the end of the list

• Between each item in the list

How are commas used in large numbers?

• To separate every digit

• To mark every third digit from right to left

• To replace decimal points

• To indicate the end of a number

When combining two complete sentences, where should a comma be placed?

• Nowhere in the sentence

• At the end of the second sentence

• Before the joining word

• After the first sentence

Which of the following is a common joining word that requires a comma before it?

• Despite

• And

• Although

• Because