Comma Review- Mannarino-2024

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What is a comma?

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A comma is a punctuation mark (,) used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence or to separate items in a list.

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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.

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What is the rule for using commas in a list?

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Use commas to separate three or more items in a list, placing a comma before the conjunction (and, or) in the last two items.

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How do you use commas with introductory phrases?

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Use a comma after an introductory phrase or clause to separate it from the main clause.

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What is a non-restrictive clause?

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A non-restrictive clause provides additional information but is not essential to the meaning of the sentence and is set off by commas.

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When should you not use a comma?

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Do not use a comma to separate a subject from its verb or a verb from its object.

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What is the Oxford comma?

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The Oxford comma is the final comma in a list of items, placed before 'and' or 'or'.

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How do you punctuate direct address?

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Use commas to set off the name or title of a person being addressed in a sentence.

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What is the purpose of commas in compound sentences?

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Commas are used before coordinating conjunctions (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) to separate independent clauses.

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What is an example of a sentence with a correctly placed comma?

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"I enjoy reading, writing, and drawing in my free time."