Question

There are several uses of the comma in the English language. Select all potential uses of the comma below(1 point)
Responses

A comma can be used to form possessive nouns
A comma can be used to form possessive nouns

A comma is used to separated clauses in compound sentences.
A comma is used to separated clauses in compound sentences.

Commas are used to separate items in a series.
Commas are used to separate items in a series.

Commas set off appositive clauses from the rest of a sentence.
Commas set off appositive clauses from the rest of a sentence.
Question 2
How is a comma being used in the below sentence:

I went to the grocery store to buy flour, sugar, apples, and cinnamon.



(1 point)
Responses

Long introductory element
Long introductory element

Appositive phrase
Appositive phrase

Items in a series
Items in a series

Compound Sentence
Compound Sentence
Question 3
How is a comma being used in the below sentence:

We did lots of fun things this summer, but we didn't go on a vacation.

(1 point)
Responses

Long introductory element
Long introductory element

Appositive phrase
Appositive phrase

Items in a series
Items in a series

Compound Sentence
Compound Sentence
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Answer 1

**Question 1: Select all potential uses of the comma.**
- A comma can be used to form possessive nouns. **(Incorrect)**
- A comma is used to separate clauses in compound sentences. **(Correct)**
- Commas are used to separate items in a series. **(Correct)**
- Commas set off appositive clauses from the rest of a sentence. **(Correct)**

**Correct answers for Question 1:**
- A comma is used to separate clauses in compound sentences.
- Commas are used to separate items in a series.
- Commas set off appositive clauses from the rest of a sentence.

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**Question 2: How is a comma being used in the below sentence: "I went to the grocery store to buy flour, sugar, apples, and cinnamon."**

- Long introductory element **(Incorrect)**
- Appositive phrase **(Incorrect)**
- Items in a series **(Correct)**
- Compound Sentence **(Incorrect)**

**Correct answer for Question 2:**
- Items in a series

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**Question 3: How is a comma being used in the below sentence: "We did lots of fun things this summer, but we didn't go on a vacation."**

- Long introductory element **(Incorrect)**
- Appositive phrase **(Incorrect)**
- Items in a series **(Incorrect)**
- Compound Sentence **(Correct)**

**Correct answer for Question 3:**
- Compound Sentence