Comma Rules Practice

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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 you use a comma before a conjunction?

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A comma should be used before a conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) when it connects two independent clauses.

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

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I bought apples, oranges, bananas, and grapes.

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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 to separate it from the main clause.

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What is the rule for using commas with direct address?

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When directly addressing someone in a sentence, commas should be used to set off the name or title from the rest of the sentence.

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What is an example of a correctly punctuated sentence with a date?

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Your postcard came on Thursday, July 24, in the morning.

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How should commas be used with non-essential clauses?

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Non-essential clauses should be set off by commas because they provide additional information that is not crucial to the meaning of the sentence.

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What is the rule for using commas with adjectives?

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When two or more adjectives equally modify a noun, they should be separated by commas.

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What is an example of a sentence that uses commas correctly with appositives?

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My brother, a talented musician, is performing tonight.

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When should you not use a comma before 'and' in a list?

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You should not use a comma before 'and' in a list if the items are not independent clauses.