Commas and Conjunctions

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What is the 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, and to clarify meaning.

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How do you correctly use commas in a list?

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Use commas to separate three or more items in a list, placing a comma before the conjunction (and, or) in a series.

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects clauses or sentences or coordinates words in the same clause.

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What are the three types of conjunctions?

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The three types of conjunctions are coordinating conjunctions (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so), subordinating conjunctions (because, although, since), and correlative conjunctions (either/or, neither/nor, both/and).

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How do you combine two independent clauses using a conjunction?

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You can combine two independent clauses using a coordinating conjunction, often preceded by a comma.

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What is the correct way to punctuate the following sentence: 'I want to go to the park I am too tired'?

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The correct punctuation is: 'I want to go to the park, but I am too tired.'

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When should you use a comma before 'and' in a sentence?

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Use a comma before 'and' when it connects two independent clauses or when it separates items in a list.

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What is the Oxford comma?

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The Oxford comma, also known as the serial comma, is the final comma in a list of three or more items, placed before the conjunction.

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How do you use commas with adjectives?

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Use commas to separate two or more coordinate adjectives that describe the same noun.

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What is the rule for using commas with introductory phrases?

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Use a comma after an introductory phrase or clause that precedes the main clause.