Commas

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What is the purpose of using commas in a sentence?

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Commas are used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence, to separate items in a list, to set off introductory elements, and to clarify meaning.

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When should you use a comma before 'and' in a list?

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A comma should be used before 'and' in a list when it separates three or more items, known as the Oxford comma.

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Correct the following sentence: 'I like apples oranges and bananas.'

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I like apples, oranges, and bananas.

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What is the correct way to address someone in a sentence?

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When addressing someone directly, their name should be set off by commas. Example: 'Can you help me, Sarah?'

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Identify the error: 'Let's eat Grandma.'

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The correct sentence should be 'Let's eat, Grandma.' to indicate that you are speaking to Grandma, not suggesting to eat her.

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What is an introductory phrase? Give an example.

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An introductory phrase is a group of words that provides context for the main part of the sentence. Example: 'After dinner, we went for a walk.'

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When do you use commas to separate adjectives?

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Use commas to separate two or more adjectives that equally describe a noun. Example: 'It was a long, tiring day.'

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What is the rule for using commas with coordinating conjunctions?

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Use a comma before a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) when it connects two independent clauses.

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Correct the following sentence: 'The dog barked loudly and the cat slept.'

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The sentence is correct as is, but if you want to emphasize the two actions, you could say: 'The dog barked loudly, and the cat slept.'

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is made up of two or more independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction, often requiring a comma before the conjunction.