Comma Rules Practice

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What is the rule for using commas in dates?

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Commas are used to separate the day from the year in a date. For example, 'July 24, 2023'.

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

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A comma should be used before 'and' in a list of three or more items, known as the Oxford comma. For example, 'I bought apples, oranges, and bananas.'

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What is the purpose of a comma in a compound sentence?

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A comma is used before a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) to separate two independent clauses. For example, 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'

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How do you use commas with introductory phrases?

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A comma should be placed after an introductory phrase or clause. For example, 'After dinner, we went for a walk.'

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What is the rule for using 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. For example, 'Can you help me, John?'

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When should you use commas with adjectives?

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Use commas to separate two or more coordinate adjectives that describe the same noun. For example, 'It was a long, tiring day.'

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What is the rule for using commas in non-essential clauses?

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Commas are used to set off non-essential (or non-restrictive) clauses that add extra information but are not necessary to the meaning of the sentence. For example, 'My brother, who lives in New York, is visiting.'

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How do you use commas with contrasting elements?

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Use a comma to separate contrasting elements within a sentence. For example, 'I like tea, not coffee.'

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What is the rule for using commas in a series of adjectives?

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When two or more adjectives equally modify a noun, they should be separated by commas. For example, 'It was a cold, rainy day.'

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When should you use a comma before 'nor'?

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A comma should be used before 'nor' when it connects two independent clauses. For example, 'She doesn't like tea, nor does she like coffee.'