Commas

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What is the primary function of a comma in a sentence?

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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 a conjunction?

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When it connects two independent clauses.

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What is an independent clause?

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A group of words that can stand alone as a sentence, containing a subject and a verb.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A group of words that cannot stand alone as a sentence and usually begins with a subordinating conjunction.

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Provide an example of a sentence that correctly uses a comma after an introductory phrase.

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After dinner, we went for a walk.

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What is the rule for using commas in a list?

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Use commas to separate three or more items in a series.

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When should you not use a comma in a sentence?

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Do not use a comma to separate a subject from its verb.

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What is a non-essential clause?

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A clause that adds extra information to a sentence but can be removed without changing the sentence's meaning.

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Provide an example of a sentence with a non-essential clause.

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My brother, who lives in New York, is visiting us.

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What is the difference between 'its' and 'it's'?

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'Its' is a possessive pronoun, while 'it's' is a contraction for 'it is'.