Use of Commas: series, addresses, dates

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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the purpose of using commas in a series?
Back
Commas are used in a series to separate three or more items, making the list clear and easy to read.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How should addresses be punctuated with commas?
Back
Addresses should have commas separating the street address, city, and state or country, e.g., '123 Main St, Springfield, IL'.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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When should commas be used in dates?
Back
Commas are used in dates to separate the day from the month and the year, e.g., 'June 21, 2020'.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the Oxford comma?
Back
The Oxford comma is the final comma in a list of items, placed before 'and' or 'or', e.g., 'apples, oranges, and bananas'.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Identify a common mistake when using commas in a series.
Back
A common mistake is omitting the Oxford comma, which can lead to ambiguity in the list.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the rule for using commas before conjunctions?
Back
A comma is typically used before conjunctions (like 'and', 'but', 'or') when connecting two independent clauses.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you correctly punctuate a sentence with multiple adjectives?
Back
Use commas to separate two or more adjectives that equally modify a noun, e.g., 'It was a long, exhausting day.'
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