Commas

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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, to set off introductory elements, and to clarify meaning.

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When should a comma be placed before a conjunction?

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A comma should be placed before a conjunction (such as 'and', 'but', 'or') when it connects two independent clauses.

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Provide an example of a sentence that uses a comma before a conjunction.

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

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What is the rule for using commas with 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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Give an example of a sentence that uses commas to separate adjectives.

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The tall, dark, and handsome stranger walked into the room.

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Where should the comma be placed in the sentence: 'Since I was absent on Tuesday I have a great deal of make-up work to complete.'?

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The comma should be placed after 'Tuesday': 'Since I was absent on Tuesday, I have a great deal of make-up work to complete.'

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What is the correct way to punctuate the date in the sentence: 'The permission slip is due Thursday February 4.'?

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The correct punctuation is: 'The permission slip is due Thursday, February 4.'

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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 sets the stage for the sentence.

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When should commas be used with introductory elements?

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Commas should be used after introductory elements to separate them from the main clause.

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Provide an example of a sentence with an introductory element followed by a comma.

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After the meeting, we went out for lunch.