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 a list?

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Commas are used to separate items in a list, for example: 'I bought apples, oranges, and bananas.'

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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'. For example: 'I like apples, oranges, and bananas.'

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How do you use commas with conjunctions?

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Use a comma before a conjunction (like 'and' or 'but') when connecting two independent clauses. For example: 'I wanted to go, but it was raining.'

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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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When should you not use a comma?

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Do not use a comma to separate a subject from its verb or to separate two items that are not part of a list.

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How do you use commas in direct address?

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Use commas to separate the name of a person being addressed from the rest of the sentence. For example: 'Can you help me, Sarah?'.

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What is an example of a sentence with correct comma usage?

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An example is: 'I went to the park, and I saw my friends there.'

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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 a non-essential clause?

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A non-essential clause adds extra information to a sentence but can be removed without changing the sentence's meaning. Use commas to set it off.