Comma Rules 1-4

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What is the purpose of a comma in a compound sentence?

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To separate independent clauses when they are joined by coordinating conjunctions (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so).

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When should you use a comma before a conjunction?

Back

When it connects two independent clauses in a compound sentence.

Front

What is an example of a sentence that correctly uses a comma before a conjunction?

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I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.

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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 that precedes the main clause.

Front

Provide an example of a sentence with an introductory phrase followed by a comma.

Back

After dinner, we went for a walk.

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What is the rule for using commas in a series?

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Use commas to separate three or more items in a list.

Front

Give an example of a sentence that uses commas in a series.

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I bought apples, oranges, bananas, and grapes.

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What is the Oxford comma?

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The Oxford comma is the final comma in a list of items, placed before 'and' or 'or'.

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When should you use commas with non-essential clauses?

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Use commas to set off non-essential clauses that provide additional information but are not crucial to the meaning of the sentence.

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Provide an example of a sentence with a non-essential clause.

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My brother, who lives in New York, is visiting us next week.