Comma Practice

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What is the primary purpose of using commas in sentences?

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Commas are used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence, to separate items in a list, and to clarify meaning.

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When should a comma be used after an introductory word or phrase?

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A comma should be used after an introductory word or phrase to separate it from the main clause.

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What is an example of a sentence that requires a comma after an introductory phrase?

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"Fortunately, the vehicle worked well."

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How do you punctuate a sentence with a dependent clause at the beginning?

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If a dependent clause comes at the beginning of a sentence, it should be followed by a comma.

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What is the rule for using commas in a compound sentence?

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In a compound sentence, a comma is used before the coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) that connects two independent clauses.

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Provide an example of a compound sentence that uses a comma correctly.

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"I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain."

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When should commas be used to separate adjectives?

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Commas should be used to separate two or more coordinate adjectives that describe the same noun.

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What is an example of a sentence with coordinate adjectives?

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"It was a long, exhausting day."

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What is the rule for using commas with non-essential clauses?

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Non-essential clauses should be set off with commas because they provide additional information that is not crucial to the meaning of the sentence.

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What is an example of a sentence with a non-essential clause?

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"My brother, who lives in New York, is visiting this weekend."