Commas in Letters

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What is a comma?

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A comma is a punctuation mark (,) used to separate words, phrases, or clauses in a sentence.

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When do we use a comma in a letter?

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We use a comma in a letter after the greeting and before the closing.

Front

What is the correct way to greet someone in a letter?

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You should write 'Dear [Name],' with a comma after the name.

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How do you close a letter?

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You can close a letter with 'Love,' or 'Sincerely,' followed by a comma.

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What is the correct way to write 'Dear mom'?

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The correct way is 'Dear Mom,' with a capital 'M' and a comma.

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What punctuation follows 'Your new friend'?

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A comma follows 'Your new friend,' making it 'Your new friend,'.

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How do you write 'Love Mom' correctly?

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You should write 'Love, Mom,' with a comma after 'Love'.

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What is the purpose of using commas in letters?

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Commas help to clarify the meaning and structure of the letter.

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Can you give an example of a closing in a letter?

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An example of a closing is 'Love always,' with a comma.

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What is the difference between 'Dear pal' and 'Dear, pal'?

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'Dear pal,' is correct; 'Dear, pal' is incorrect because the comma is not needed.