Comma Flashcards
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Which sentence correctly uses commas in a series?
Answer: We bought apples, oranges, and pears.
Items in a series are separated by commas, including before the final 'and' (Oxford comma).
Where should a comma go? 'After the long meeting we went home.'
Answer: After 'meeting'
An introductory phrase is followed by a comma before the main clause.
Which sentence correctly joins two independent clauses?
Answer: I was tired, so I went to bed.
A comma plus a coordinating conjunction joins two independent clauses.
Which sentence correctly sets off a nonessential clause?
Answer: My brother, who lives in Ohio, is visiting.
Nonessential clauses are enclosed by commas on both sides.
Where does a comma belong? 'Yes I would love to come.'
Answer: After 'Yes'
An introductory word like 'Yes' is followed by a comma.
Which sentence correctly uses a comma in a direct address?
Answer: Maria, can you help me?
A name used in direct address is followed by a comma.
Which sentence correctly separates two coordinate adjectives?
Answer: It was a cold, rainy day.
Coordinate adjectives that equally modify a noun are separated by a comma.