Commas-direct address/introductory phrases

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What is a comma used for in direct address?

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A comma is used to separate the name or title of a person being addressed from the rest of the sentence.

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Provide an example of a sentence using a comma for direct address.

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"Can you help me, Sarah?"

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What is an introductory phrase?

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An introductory phrase is a group of words that provides context or background information before the main clause of a sentence.

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How should a comma be used after an introductory phrase?

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A comma should be placed after an introductory phrase to separate it from the main clause.

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Provide an example of a sentence with an introductory phrase followed by a comma.

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"After the game, we went out for ice cream."

Front

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 in a sentence.

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When should you not use a comma in a sentence?

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Do not use a comma to separate a subject from its verb or to separate a verb from its object.

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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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Provide an example of a sentence using a comma with a coordinating conjunction.

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"I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain."

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What is a common mistake when using commas in direct address?

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A common mistake is to forget to place a comma before the name or title of the person being addressed.