USING COMMAS

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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, and to clarify meaning.

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When should you use a comma before 'and' in a list?

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A comma should be used before 'and' in a list of three or more items (Oxford comma), but it is optional.

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Correct the sentence: 'I like apples oranges and bananas.'

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I like apples, oranges, and bananas.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence consists of two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction, often requiring a comma before the conjunction.

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Correct the sentence: 'She went to the store and bought milk eggs and bread.'

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She went to the store and bought milk, eggs, and bread.

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When should you use a comma after an introductory phrase?

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A comma should be used after an introductory phrase to separate it from the main clause.

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Correct the sentence: 'After dinner we went for a walk.'

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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.

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Correct the sentence: 'It was a long hot summer.'

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It was a long, hot summer.

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What is a non-essential clause?

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A non-essential clause adds extra information to a sentence but can be removed without changing the sentence's meaning, and it should be set off by commas.