4th Grade Writing Flashcards: Comma In Compound Sentences

Study Comma In Compound Sentences in 4th Grade Writing with focused flashcards that help you recognize the idea, recall the key rule, and apply it in practice-style prompts.

QUESTION

Find and correct the punctuation: "The dog barked but the mail carrier kept walking."

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ANSWER

Correct: "The dog barked, but the mail carrier kept walking.". Two independent clauses require a comma before "but."

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What this deck covers

This deck focuses on Comma In Compound Sentences, giving you a quick way to review the definitions, rules, and examples that matter most for 4th Grade Writing.

How to use these flashcards

Work through these flashcards in short sessions. Try to answer each prompt before flipping the card, then revisit any cards you miss until the explanation feels automatic.

Practice questions

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Which sentence correctly places the comma in this compound sentence: Jamal finished his homework and he played basketball afterward?

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