Commas

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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 should you use a comma before 'and' in a list?

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You should use a comma before 'and' in a list when you are listing three or more items. This is called the Oxford comma.

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Correct the sentence: 'I like apples oranges and bananas.'

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I like apples, oranges, and bananas.

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What is the purpose of a comma in a sentence?

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The purpose of a comma is to clarify meaning by indicating a pause or separating elements within a sentence.

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When should you use a comma after an introductory phrase?

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You should use a comma after an introductory phrase to separate it from the main clause of the sentence.

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Correct the sentence: 'After dinner we went for a walk.'

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After dinner, we went for a walk.

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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 requiring a comma before the conjunction.

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Correct the sentence: 'I wanted to go however I was too tired.'

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I wanted to go; however, I was too tired.

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When should you use a comma in addresses?

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You should use a comma to separate the city from the state in an address.

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Correct the sentence: 'I live in Atlanta Georgia.'

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I live in Atlanta, Georgia.