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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How should commas be used when addressing someone directly in a sentence?

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Commas should be used to set off the name of the person being addressed. For example, 'Please, Jane, bring the dishes.'

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What is the rule for using commas in compound sentences?

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A comma is used before the conjunction (like 'and', 'but', 'nor') when connecting two independent clauses. For example, 'I wanted to go, but it was raining.'

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How do you use commas with non-restrictive clauses?

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Non-restrictive clauses, which add extra information but are not essential to the meaning of the sentence, should be set off with commas. For example, 'My brother, who lives in New York, is visiting.'

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What is the purpose of using commas in a series?

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Commas are used to separate items in a list or series. For example, 'I bought apples, oranges, and bananas.'

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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 does not like tea, nor does she like coffee.'

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What is a restrictive clause, and how does it differ from a non-restrictive clause?

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A restrictive clause is essential to the meaning of a sentence and is not set off by commas, while a non-restrictive clause adds extra information and is set off by commas.

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How do you punctuate introductory elements in a sentence?

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Use a comma after introductory phrases or clauses. For example, 'After dinner, we went for a walk.'

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What is the rule for using 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, exhausting day.'

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When should you use commas with direct quotations?

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Commas should be used to separate the quotation from the rest of the sentence. For example, 'He said, "I will be there soon."'