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 known as the Oxford comma.

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How do you use commas with introductory phrases?

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Use a comma after an introductory phrase or clause to separate it from the main part of the sentence.

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What is the rule for using commas with dates?

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When writing dates, use a comma to separate the day from the year, e.g., 'February 1, 2018'.

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How do you use commas in direct address?

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

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is made up of two independent clauses joined by a conjunction, and a comma is used before the conjunction.

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When should you use commas with adjectives?

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

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How do you use commas with non-essential information?

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Use commas to set off non-essential clauses or phrases that add information but are not necessary to the meaning of the sentence.

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What is the purpose of a comma in a sentence?

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Commas help clarify meaning by indicating pauses, separating ideas, and organizing information.

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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 a verb from its object.