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When should a comma be used to separate nonessential elements in a sentence?
When should a comma be used to separate nonessential elements in a sentence?
- When the phrase is essential to the meaning of the sentence
- When the phrase is nonessential and can be removed without changing the meaning of the sentence (correct)
- When the phrase contains a coordinating conjunction
- When the phrase contains a subordinating conjunction
In which of the following cases should a comma be used?
In which of the following cases should a comma be used?
- When a subordinating conjunction begins the second clause of a sentence
- When a subordinating conjunction is omitted from the sentence
- When a subordinating conjunction is part of an introductory phrase or clause (correct)
- When a subordinating conjunction is used to connect two independent clauses
When should a comma be used before a coordinating conjunction?
When should a comma be used before a coordinating conjunction?
- To separate items in a list
- To connect two independent clauses (correct)
- To connect a dependent and an independent clause
- To indicate a pause in the sentence
Which of the following is an example of using a comma correctly?
Which of the following is an example of using a comma correctly?
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Which of the following is not an example of using a comma correctly?
Which of the following is not an example of using a comma correctly?
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