Comma Practice

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What is a comma?

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A comma is a punctuation mark used to indicate a pause in a sentence or to separate items in a list.

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When do we use a comma in a list?

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We use commas to separate items in a list, for example: apples, oranges, and bananas.

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What is the correct way to write a date with a comma?

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When writing a date, a comma is placed after the day and before the year, e.g., April 20, 2009.

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How do commas help in sentences?

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Commas help clarify meaning by separating different parts of a sentence, making it easier to read.

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What is the rule for using commas before 'and' in a list?

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A comma is used before 'and' in a list of three or more items, known as the Oxford comma, e.g., I like apples, oranges, and bananas.

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What is the correct placement of a comma in direct speech?

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In direct speech, a comma is placed before the opening quotation mark, e.g., She said, "Hello!".

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How do you use commas with adjectives?

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When using two or more adjectives that describe the same noun, commas are used to separate them, e.g., It was a long, tiring day.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence contains two independent clauses joined by a conjunction, and a comma is placed before the conjunction, e.g., I wanted to go, but it was raining.

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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 a verb from its object.

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What is the purpose of a comma in a complex sentence?

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In a complex sentence, a comma is used to separate the dependent clause from the independent clause, e.g., Although it was raining, we went outside.