Commas

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What is the purpose of using commas in a list?

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Commas are used to separate items in a series to clarify the list and improve readability.

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How do you correctly use a comma before the conjunction in a list?

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A comma is placed before the conjunction (and, or, but) in a list of three or more items, known as the Oxford comma.

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Identify the correct use of commas in this sentence: 'I bought apples oranges and bananas.'

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The correct sentence is: 'I bought apples, oranges, and bananas.' Commas separate the items in the list.

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What is a common mistake when using commas with restrictive clauses?

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A common mistake is using commas with restrictive clauses, which are essential to the meaning of the sentence and should not be set off by commas.

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What is the difference between restrictive and non-restrictive clauses?

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Restrictive clauses provide essential information about the noun they modify and are not set off by commas, while non-restrictive clauses add extra information and are set off by commas.

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Provide an example of a sentence with a non-restrictive clause.

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My brother, who lives in New York, is visiting this weekend. The clause 'who lives in New York' is non-restrictive.

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When should you use a comma after an introductory phrase?

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

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What is the rule for using commas in compound sentences?

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

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How do you punctuate a sentence with multiple adjectives?

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When using multiple adjectives that equally modify a noun, commas are used to separate them, e.g., 'It was a long, tiring, and exhausting day.'

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What is the function of commas in direct address?

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Commas are used to separate the name of the person being addressed from the rest of the sentence, e.g., 'Can you help me, John?'