Commas Review

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What is the purpose of commas in a sentence?

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Commas are used to separate items in a list, indicate pauses, and clarify meaning in sentences.

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

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A comma should be used before 'and' in a list of three or more items (Oxford comma), e.g., 'I bought apples, oranges, and bananas.'

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Correct the sentence: 'I wanted to buy cookies chips and candy.'

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The correct sentence is: 'I wanted to buy cookies, chips, and candy.'

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Where should the comma be placed in the date 'July 6 1907'?

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The correct format is 'July 6, 1907' with a comma after '6'.

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Identify the error: 'Soccer reading, and running are her favorite hobbies.'

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A comma should be added after 'Soccer': 'Soccer, reading, and running are her favorite hobbies.'

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence contains two independent clauses joined by a conjunction, often requiring a comma before the conjunction.

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Correct the sentence: 'I want to dress up like a pirate or a dragon my mom wants me to be a princess.'

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The correct sentence is: 'I want to dress up like a pirate or a dragon, but my mom wants me to be a princess.'

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What is the rule for using commas in direct address?

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Use commas to separate the name of the person being addressed from the rest of the sentence, e.g., 'Can you help me, Sarah?'.

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When should you use a comma after an introductory phrase?

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Use a comma after an introductory phrase or clause to separate it from the main clause, e.g., 'After dinner, we went for a walk.'

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What is the function of commas in complex sentences?

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Commas are used to separate dependent clauses from independent clauses in complex sentences.