Commas

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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 'and' in a list?

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Use a comma before 'and' in a list when it separates the last two items in a series of three or more items.

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Correct this sentence: I bought apples oranges and bananas.

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I bought apples, oranges, and bananas.

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What is the purpose of a comma in direct address?

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A comma is used in direct address to separate the name of the person being spoken to from the rest of the sentence.

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Correct this sentence: Let's eat grandma!

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Let's eat, grandma!

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Do you need a comma after an introductory phrase?

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Yes, a comma is typically needed after an introductory phrase.

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Correct this sentence: Because I was late I missed the bus.

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Because I was late, I missed the bus.

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What is an example of using commas to separate adjectives?

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In the sentence 'It was a long, tiring day,' the comma separates the adjectives 'long' and 'tiring'.

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When should you use commas in a compound sentence?

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Use a comma before the conjunction (like 'and', 'but', 'or') that connects two independent clauses.

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Correct this sentence: She is smart funny and kind.

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She is smart, funny, and kind.