Set #8 Flashcards

1
Q

Give examples of when a comma is needed in a sentence

A
1. in a series of items in a list
(We ate pizza, wings, salad, and bread.)
2. To separate a Yes or No from the text
(Yes, I will do well on my EOG!)
3. To separate direct address
(Nathan, please come here.)
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2
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Combine these two sentences properly:
I studied for my EOG exam.
I passed with a good grade.

A

I studied for my EOG exam, so I passed with a good grade

use a comma and a conjunction

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3
Q

What is important in combining sentences as in the example above?

A

Add a comma and a conjunction (such as and, so, but, then, etc.)

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