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What does a comma indicate in a sentence?

A smaller break (correct)
A full stop
A pause for emphasis
A conjunction between clauses

When should commas be used in a list with more than two elements?

To separate the first and last elements
To be omitted in lists
To separate the first two elements only
To separate each element (correct)

What is the main challenge regarding comma usage?

Remembering the rules is difficult
Commas are always placed before conjunctions
Determining when to use them is subtle (correct)
Commas are not commonly used in English

How do some writers think of a comma?

As a soft pause (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does a period do at the end of a sentence?

Ends a sentence (B) Signup and view all the answers

What are some challenges that make comma usage tricky?

There are lots of rules about comma usage and the factors that determine whether to use one are quite subtle. Signup and view all the answers

How is a comma described in comparison to a period?

While a period ends a sentence, a comma indicates a smaller break and can be thought of as a soft pause. Signup and view all the answers

What are the uses of commas in English?

Commas have quite a few uses, including separating words, clauses, or ideas within a sentence and separating elements in a list. Signup and view all the answers

When should commas be used in a list with more than two elements?

Commas should be used to separate the elements in a list when there are more than two elements. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using commas in a list?

The purpose of using commas in a list is to separate the individual elements and clarify the relationships between them. Signup and view all the answers

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What does a comma indicate?

A comma indicates a brief pause or break within a sentence.

Commas in lists?

Commas separate items in a list containing more than two elements.

Challenge of comma usage?

Deciding when to use commas can be challenging due to subtle rules.

Comma as a 'soft pause'?

Some writers view a comma as a soft pause, creating a slight separation of words or phrases.

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What does a period do?

A period marks the end of a complete sentence.

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Uses of commas?

Commas are used to separate words, clauses, or ideas within a sentence and list elements.

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Purpose commas in a list?

Commas separate individual elements in a list, clarifying their relationships.

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Comma Rules Quiz

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Questions and Answers

What does a comma indicate in a sentence?

When should commas be used in a list with more than two elements?

What is the main challenge regarding comma usage?

How do some writers think of a comma?

What does a period do at the end of a sentence?

What are some challenges that make comma usage tricky?

How is a comma described in comparison to a period?

What are the uses of commas in English?

When should commas be used in a list with more than two elements?

What is the purpose of using commas in a list?

Flashcards

What does a comma indicate?

Commas in lists?

Challenge of comma usage?

Comma as a 'soft pause'?

What does a period do?

Uses of commas?

Purpose commas in a list?

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