Comma Review

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What is the purpose of a comma in a sentence?

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Commas are used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence, to separate items in a list, and to clarify meaning.

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When should you use a comma before a conjunction?

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A comma should be used before a conjunction (like 'and', 'but', 'or') when it connects two independent clauses.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence, containing a subject and a verb.

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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, except for the last item, which is usually preceded by 'and' or 'or'.

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Where should a comma be placed in the sentence: 'Let's eat Grandma'?

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A comma should be placed after 'eat' to clarify that you are not suggesting to eat Grandma: 'Let's eat, Grandma'.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is made up of two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction.

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How do you punctuate direct address in a sentence?

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When directly addressing someone, use commas to separate the name from the rest of the sentence, e.g., 'Thank you, Sarah'.

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What is the rule for using commas with adjectives?

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

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When should you not use a comma?

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

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What is the Oxford comma?

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The Oxford comma is the final comma in a list of items, placed before 'and' or 'or'. Its use can clarify meaning.