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Commas
Summary
Understanding the correct use of commas is crucial for excelling in the ACT English test, as it is a significant aspect of grammar tested in the exam.
- The first major use of a comma is to set off dependent or subordinate clauses, which are additional bits of information not essential to the main sentence.
- The second use involves creating compound sentences with a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS: for, and, nor, or, but, yet, so), which is essential for linking independent clauses correctly.
- The third use of commas is to separate lists of items, ensuring clarity and readability in enumerations within sentences.
- Special attention is given to the use of commas with 'which', 'that', and 'who', highlighting the importance of distinguishing between essential and non-essential information.
- Examples and test question analyses are provided to illustrate common pitfalls and correct applications of comma rules in various contexts.
Chapters
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Setting Off Clauses
00:00
Creating Compound Sentences
00:00
Separating Lists
05:07
Commas with Which, That, and Who
