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 do we use commas in dates?

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Commas are used in dates to separate the day from the year, e.g., March 15, 2023.

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How do we write a full address with commas?

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A full address includes commas to separate the name, street address, city, state, and zip code, e.g., Katie Dawson, 274 W. Bank Street, San Jose, Texas, 27491.

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What is the rule for using commas in a list?

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Use commas to separate three or more items in a list, e.g., I bought apples, oranges, and bananas.

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How do we use commas with conjunctions?

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Use a comma before a conjunction (like 'and' or 'but') when joining two independent clauses, e.g., I wanted to go, but it was raining.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence because it has a subject and a verb.

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When should we use a comma after an introductory phrase?

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Use a comma after an introductory phrase or clause to separate it from the main part of the sentence, e.g., After dinner, we went for a walk.

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What is a direct address in a sentence?

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A direct address is when you call someone by name in a sentence, and it is set off by commas, e.g., "Can you help me, Sarah?"

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How do we use commas in numbers?

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Use commas to separate thousands in large numbers, e.g., 1,000 or 10,000.

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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', e.g., I like apples, bananas, and cherries.