Comma Review

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What is the purpose of a comma in a sentence?

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To indicate a pause between parts of a sentence, separate items in a list, or set off clauses.

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When should you use a comma after a greeting in a letter?

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A comma should be placed after the greeting, e.g., 'Dear Shannon,'.

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Where should commas be placed in the sentence: 'My friend Sarah who lives in New York is visiting us next week.'?

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After 'Sarah' and after 'York'.

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What is the rule for using commas with non-essential clauses?

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Commas are used to set off clauses, phrases, and words that are not essential to the meaning of the sentence.

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How do you punctuate a direct quotation?

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Place a comma before the quotation if it is preceded by a dialogue tag, e.g., 'He said,'.

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What is the correct way to write the date in a sentence?

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Do not place a comma between the month and the year, e.g., 'I lost my first tooth in May 2009.'.

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What is an example of a sentence with an introductory phrase?

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'After dinner, we went for a walk.' (Comma after the introductory phrase.)

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When listing items in a series, where do you place commas?

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Place commas between each item in the list, e.g., 'I bought apples, oranges, and bananas.'

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What is the rule for using commas with adjectives?

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Use commas to separate two or more adjectives that describe the same noun, e.g., 'It was a long, tiring day.'

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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, e.g., 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'