Comma Practice A

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What is the purpose of using commas in a sentence?

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Commas are used to separate items in a list, to indicate a pause, and to clarify meaning in sentences.

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

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A comma should be used before 'and' in a list of three or more items to separate the last item from the rest.

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Identify the correct use of commas in this sentence: 'I bought apples oranges and bananas.'

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The correct sentence is: 'I bought apples, oranges, and bananas.'

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is made up of two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction, often requiring a comma before the conjunction.

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When should you use a comma after an introductory phrase?

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

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Identify the correct use of commas in this sentence: 'After dinner we went for a walk.'

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The correct sentence is: 'After dinner, we went for a walk.'

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What is the Oxford comma?

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The Oxford comma is the final comma in a list of items, placed before 'and' or 'or'.

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When should you not use a comma in a list?

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You should not use a comma when listing only two items; simply use 'and' or 'or'.

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Identify the correct use of commas in this sentence: 'The dog barked loudly and the cat slept.'

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The correct sentence is: 'The dog barked loudly, and the cat slept.'

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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.