Comma

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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 a comma be used in dates?

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A comma should be used to separate the day from the year in a date, e.g., December 25, 1990.

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How many commas are typically used in a date format?

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Typically, one comma is used in a date format when the day and year are included.

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What is the correct way to write the date 'November 24 2019'?

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The correct way is 'November 24, 2019'.

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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 items, and indicate pauses in sentences.

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Is it correct to write 'September 21 1998'?

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No, it is incorrect. The correct format is 'September 21, 1998'.

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What is an example of a sentence using a comma correctly?

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The basketball game will be on November 24, 2019, at Hampshire High School.

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What does it mean to have the 'right placement of the comma'?

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It means that the comma is placed correctly according to grammatical rules, enhancing clarity.

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Can commas be used in lists?

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Yes, commas are used to separate items in a list, e.g., apples, oranges, and bananas.

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What is the rule for using commas before conjunctions?

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A comma is often used before conjunctions (like 'and' or 'but') when connecting two independent clauses.