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'?

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You should use a comma before 'and' when it connects two independent clauses.

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How do you use commas in a list?

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Use commas to separate items in a list, for example: 'I bought apples, oranges, and bananas.'

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What is the rule for using commas with introductory phrases?

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Use a comma after an introductory phrase or clause, for example: 'After dinner, we went for a walk.'

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When should you use a comma in direct address?

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Use a comma to separate the name of the person being addressed from the rest of the sentence, for example: '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, often requiring a comma before the conjunction.

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How do you use commas with adjectives?

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Use commas to separate two or more adjectives that equally describe a noun, for example: 'It was a long, tiring day.'

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What is the purpose of a comma in a quotation?

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Use a comma to separate the quoted speech from the rest of the sentence, for example: He said, 'I will be there soon.'

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When do you use commas in dates?

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Use commas to separate the day from the year in a date, for example: 'July 4, 1776, is a significant date.'

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What is a non-restrictive clause?

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A non-restrictive clause adds extra information to a sentence and is set off by commas, for example: 'My brother, who lives in New York, is visiting.'