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What is the rule for using a comma after the salutation of a personal letter?

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A comma should be used after the salutation of a personal letter.

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What is the correct punctuation for addressing someone in a sentence?

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Use commas to set off an expression that interrupts a sentence, e.g., 'Did you know, Larry, that lawrencium is the name of a chemical element?'

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When should you use a comma after introductory elements?

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A comma should be used after certain introductory elements, e.g., 'In a church in the center of a small town in Mexico, my parents were married.'

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What is the FANBOYS acronym used for?

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FANBOYS stands for for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so; use a comma before a coordinating conjunction.

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What is a nonessential clause?

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A nonessential clause is not necessary to the basic meaning of the sentence and should be set off by commas.

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Provide an example of a sentence with a nonessential clause.

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'This postcard is from Will, who lives in Ohio.'

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What is the difference between essential and nonessential clauses?

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Essential clauses cannot be left out without changing the basic meaning of the sentence, while nonessential clauses can.

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How do you punctuate a sentence with a coordinating conjunction?

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Use a comma before the coordinating conjunction, e.g., 'The speaker was late, so the meeting didn't start until nine o'clock.'

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What punctuation is used after the closing of a letter?

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A comma is used after the closing of any letter.

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What is the purpose of using commas in a sentence?

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Commas are used to clarify meaning, separate elements, and indicate pauses.