Commas in Dates & Address

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What is a comma used for in dates?

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A comma is used to separate the day from the year in a date. For example, in 'May 27, 1937', the comma separates '27' and '1937'.

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How do you write an address with commas?

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In an address, commas are used to separate the street name from the city and the city from the state. For example, 'Pauline St, New Orleans, LA 70117'.

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What is the correct way to write 'October 4 1957'?

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The correct way is 'October 4, 1957' with a comma after the day.

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When do you use a comma in a list of items?

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You use commas to separate items in a list. For example, 'I bought apples, oranges, and bananas.'

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What is the purpose of a comma in an address?

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A comma helps to clarify the different parts of the address, making it easier to read.

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How do you write 'February 17 2015' correctly?

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It should be written as 'February 17, 2015' with a comma after the day.

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What is the correct punctuation for 'Houston Texas'?

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The correct punctuation is 'Houston, Texas' with a comma separating the city and state.

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What is the rule for writing dates in a sentence?

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When writing dates in a sentence, a comma is placed after the day if the year follows. For example, 'On May 27, 1937, the bridge opened.'

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What is the correct way to write 'May 27 1937'?

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The correct way is 'May 27, 1937' with a comma after '27'.

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How do you separate the parts of an address?

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You separate the street, city, and state with commas. For example, '123 Main St, Springfield, IL'.