The Comma — Flashcards

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A comma (,) is a punctuation mark that shows a small pause in a sentence. It helps separate words, phrases, or ideas so the sentence is easier to read and understand. Example: I like apples, bananas,…

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We use a comma between each item in a list of three or more things. The last item comes after 'and' and does not need a comma before it unless it's the Oxford comma (optional). Example: I bought penc…

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Correct sentence: I like dancing, singing, and painting. We use commas to separate the three activities in the list.

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We use a comma to separate the person's name from the rest of the sentence. This shows we are speaking directly to them. Example: Rohan, please close the door. Here, we are telling Rohan something, s…

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Correct sentence: Can you pass the salt, mom? The word 'mom' is a noun of address, so it should be separated by a comma.

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A noun of address is the name or title of the person we are speaking to in a sentence. It is always separated by a comma. Example: Teacher, may I go out? Here, 'Teacher' is the noun of address.

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We do not use a comma in a list of only two items. A comma is only used when there are three or more items. Correct: I bought apples and bananas. Incorrect: I bought apples, and bananas.

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Correct sentence: She likes reading and drawing. There are only two items in the list, so no comma is needed before 'and'.