Use a comma before a coordinating conjunction in a compound sentence.
Language
- Conventions of Standard English
Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
New Jersey DOE
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2016-05-17 13:46:29
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- This standard is part of: L.4.2
- This standard is derived from: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.4.2.c
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New Jersey DOE
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2016-05-17 09:15:20
Use a comma to set off the words yes and no (e.g., Yes, thank you), to set off a tag question from the rest of the sentence (e.g., It’s true, isn’t it?), and to indicate direct address (e.g., Is that you, Steve?).
New Jersey DOE
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2016-05-17 14:34:58
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New Jersey DOE
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2016-05-17 08:25:57
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New Jersey DOE
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2016-05-17 09:14:55
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Use a comma before a coordinating conjunction in a compound sentence.
Colorado DOE
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2018-11-20 11:17:45
Use a comma before a coordinating conjunction in a compound sentence.
North Dakota DOE
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2015-04-08 13:03:28
Use a comma before a coordinating conjunction in a compound sentence.
Louisiana DOE
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2016-06-23 07:38:51
Use a comma before a coordinating conjunction in a compound sentence.
Wisconsin DOE
Last updated:
2013-06-21 08:49:55
Use a comma before a coordinating conjunction in a compound sentence.
Nevada DOE
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2013-06-20 13:44:52