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

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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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How do you correctly format a date with commas?
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In a date, the correct format is 'Month Day, Year', for example, 'July 4, 2016'.
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What is the rule for using commas in a list?
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In a list of three or more items, commas are used to separate the items, with an optional comma before the conjunction (Oxford comma). For example, 'apples, oranges, and bananas'.
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How should commas be used in addresses?
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In addresses, commas are used to separate the city from the state, for example, 'Idaho Falls, Idaho'.
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What is the correct way to write a city and state combination?
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The correct format is 'City, State', with a comma separating the city and state, for example, 'New Palestine, Indiana'.
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When should you use a comma before a conjunction?
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A comma should be used before a conjunction (like 'and', 'but', 'or') when it connects two independent clauses.
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What is an introductory element in a sentence?
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An introductory element is a word, phrase, or clause that comes before the main clause and is usually followed by a comma.
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