Commas

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What is a comma?

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A punctuation mark used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence or to separate items in a list.

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What is an appositive?

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A noun or noun phrase that renames or clarifies another noun next to it, usually set off by commas.

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How do you use commas in a list?

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Commas are used to separate items in a list, with an optional comma before the conjunction (Oxford comma).

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What is the Oxford comma?

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The comma used before the conjunction in a list of three or more items, e.g., 'apples, oranges, and bananas'.

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What is direct address in a sentence?

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When a speaker addresses someone directly, often set off by commas, e.g., 'Roxy, come here.'

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When should you use a comma before 'and'?

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Use a comma before 'and' when connecting two independent clauses or in a list.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a conjunction, often requiring a comma.

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How do you punctuate a sentence with an introductory phrase?

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

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What is a non-restrictive clause?

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A clause that adds extra information to a sentence but is not essential to its meaning, set off by commas.

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What is a restrictive clause?

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A clause that is essential to the meaning of a sentence and is not set off by commas.