Comma review

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

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You should use a comma before 'and' in a list when you are listing three or more items. This is known as the Oxford comma.

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What is the purpose of using commas in sentences?

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Commas help clarify meaning by indicating pauses, separating items, and organizing complex sentences.

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How do you use commas with introductory phrases?

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Use a comma after an introductory phrase to separate it from the main clause of the sentence.

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What is a non-restrictive clause?

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A non-restrictive clause provides additional information but is not essential to the meaning of the sentence. It is set off by commas.

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Provide an example of a sentence with a non-restrictive clause.

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My brother, who lives in New York, is visiting us this weekend.

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When should you use commas in direct address?

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Use commas to separate the name of the person being addressed from the rest of the sentence.

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Provide an example of direct address using a comma.

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Let's eat, Grandma!

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What is the rule for using commas with adjectives?

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Use commas to separate two or more coordinate adjectives that describe the same noun.

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Provide an example of using commas with adjectives.

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It was a long, tiring journey.