Comma

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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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How many commas are typically used in a date format?

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1 comma is typically used in a date format.

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Which is the correct way to write a date?

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December 25, 1990 is the correct way to write a date.

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In the sentence 'Martin Luther King Jr was an American Baptist minister and activist born January 15 1929 in Atlanta Georgia', where should the commas be placed?

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The correct sentence is 'Martin Luther King Jr was an American Baptist minister and activist born January 15, 1929, in Atlanta, Georgia.'

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True or False: The date format (1998, 24th September) is correct.

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False.

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Which of the following uses commas correctly: 'August, 21st 2017 will be the greatest day of my life!' or 'August 21st, 2017 will be the greatest day of my life!'?

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'August 21st, 2017, will be the greatest day of my life!' uses commas correctly.

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What is the purpose of using commas in a list?

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Commas are used to separate items in a list to clarify the individual elements.

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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 when it is the last item in a series (Oxford comma), but it is optional.

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What is the rule for using commas with city and state names?

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A comma should be placed between the city and the state name, e.g., 'Atlanta, Georgia'.

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How do you punctuate a date that includes the day, month, and year?

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You should write it as 'day month, year', e.g., '21st August, 2017'.