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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, except for the last two items, which are usually separated by 'and'.

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Correctly punctuate this sentence: I bought apples oranges bananas and grapes.

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I bought apples, oranges, bananas, and grapes.

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What is the purpose of a comma before 'and' in a list?

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The comma before 'and' in a list is called the Oxford comma; it clarifies that the last two items are separate.

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How do you use commas with dates?

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In dates, commas are used to separate the day from the year, e.g., May 5, 2016.

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Correctly punctuate this sentence: We visited Paris London and Rome.

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We visited Paris, London, and Rome.

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What is a common mistake when using commas?

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A common mistake is to forget to use commas in lists or to use too many commas.

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Correctly punctuate this sentence: Let's eat grandma!

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Let's eat, grandma!

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When should you not use a comma?

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Do not use a comma when separating two items that are closely related or when the sentence is clear without it.

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What is the rule for using commas in compound sentences?

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Use a comma before a conjunction (like 'and' or 'but') when connecting two independent clauses.