Commas and Lists

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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 do we use commas in a list?

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We use commas to separate items in a list to make it clear and easy to read.

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What is the Oxford comma?

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

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Correct this sentence: I like apples oranges and bananas.

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I like apples, oranges, and bananas.

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Which is correct: 'I have a dog, a cat and a rabbit.' or 'I have a dog, a cat, and a rabbit.'?

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'I have a dog, a cat, and a rabbit.' is correct because it uses the Oxford comma.

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What is the purpose of using commas in sentences?

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Commas help clarify meaning, separate ideas, and improve readability.

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Correct this sentence: We need eggs milk and bread.

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We need eggs, milk, and bread.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a conjunction, often using commas.

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Identify the error: 'I want to go to the park, and play soccer.'

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The error is the unnecessary comma before 'and'. It should be 'I want to go to the park and play soccer.'

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What is a series?

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A series is a list of three or more items, often separated by commas.