Commas

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What is the primary purpose of using commas in a sentence?

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

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When should commas be used in a list of three or more items?

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Commas should be used to separate items in a list of three or more, with a comma before the conjunction (e.g., 'and' or 'or') in a series.

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What is an example of a sentence that correctly uses commas to separate items in a list?

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An example is: 'I bought apples, oranges, and bananas.'

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How do commas function in compound sentences?

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In compound sentences, commas are used before coordinating conjunctions (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) to separate independent clauses.

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What is an example of a compound sentence that uses a comma correctly?

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An example is: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'

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What is the role of commas in introductory phrases or clauses?

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Commas are used after introductory phrases or clauses to separate them from the main clause of the sentence.

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Provide an example of a sentence with a comma after an introductory clause.

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An example is: 'After the meeting, we went out for lunch.'

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What is the function of commas in non-restrictive clauses?

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Commas are used to set off non-restrictive clauses, which provide additional information but are not essential to the meaning of the sentence.

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Give an example of a sentence with a non-restrictive clause correctly punctuated with commas.

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An example is: 'My brother, who lives in New York, is visiting us next week.'

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When should commas be used with direct address?

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Commas should be used to separate the name of the person being addressed from the rest of the sentence.