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

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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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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.

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

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