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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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 lists.

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How do you use 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. For example: 'Lizabeth, do you know what kind of chocolate this is?'

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

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Yes, the sun is shining today.

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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 to separate it from the main clause. For example: 'After dinner, we went for a walk.'

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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. For example: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'

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How do you use commas in dates?

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Use commas to separate the day from the year in a date. For example: 'On July 4, 1776, the Declaration of Independence was adopted.'

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What is the rule for using 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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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.