Comma Rules

Question 1

rule one: commas mark the end of a/an ________, followed by a _____

Answer 1

introductory clause, complete sentence

Question 2

when a comma separates and introductory clause and a complete sentence, what must be mentioned immediately after the comma?

Answer 2

the subject of the sentence

Question 3

what key words denote a comma separating an introductory clause and a complete sentence?

Answer 3

although, when, while, since, if, and because

Question 4

rule two: commas are used to set of ______

Answer 4

appositives

Question 5

what key phrases denote a comma setting off an appositive?

Answer 5

however, for example, for instance, and although

Question 6

rule three: commas are used to separate two or more ____ preceding a ____

Answer 6

adjectives, noun

Question 7

rule four: commas separate more than two words in a ____

Answer 7

series

Question 8

rule five: a comma before a ____ can be used to separate two complete sentences

Answer 8

conjunction

Question 9

what key words denote a comma used before a conjunction?

Answer 9

and, but, so, and or

Question 10

rule six: a comma can be used at the end of a sentence followed by a/an _____

Answer 10

afterthought

Question 11

one comma is used:

Answer 11

in an introductory phrase or afterthought

Question 12

two commas or dashes are used:

Answer 12

in an appositive