Commas Flashcards

Commas are used to separate items in a list, e.g., 'I bought apples, oranges, bananas, and grapes.'

A comma can be used before conjunctions like 'and', 'but', 'or' in compound sentences, e.g., 'I wanted to go, but it was raining.'

Commas are used to separate dependent clauses from independent clauses, e.g., 'Although it was raining, we went outside.'

Commas help avoid confusion by separating elements, e.g., 'Let's eat, Grandma!' instead of 'Let's eat Grandma!'

Commas are used after introductory phrases, e.g., 'After the storm, the sun came out.'

Commas are used to separate names or direct addresses, e.g., 'John, can you help me?'

Commas are used to set off non-essential information, e.g., 'My brother, who lives in London, is visiting.'

Commas are used in dates to separate elements, e.g., 'On 12th October, 2023, we celebrated.'

Commas are used to separate dialogue tags, e.g., 'She said, "I am going to the park."'

Correct use of commas is essential for AO6 marks, ensuring clarity and grammatical accuracy in writing.