Commas- L.5.2a-L.5.2c

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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 you use commas in a series?

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Commas are used to separate three or more items in a list. For example: 'I bought apples, oranges, and bananas.'

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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'. For example: 'I love my parents, Lady Gaga, and Humpty Dumpty.'

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How do you use commas with conjunctions?

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Use a comma before a conjunction (like 'and', 'but', 'or') when it connects two independent clauses. For example: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'

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Where should a comma go in the sentence: 'Let's eat Grandma'?

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A comma should be placed after 'eat': 'Let's eat, Grandma' to clarify that you are speaking to Grandma, not eating her.

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What is the rule for using commas with introductory phrases?

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Use a comma after an introductory phrase or clause. For example: 'After dinner, we went for a walk.'

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How do you punctuate direct address with commas?

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Use commas to separate the name of the person being addressed from the rest of the sentence. For example: 'Can you help me, Sarah?'.

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

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Use a comma before 'and' in a list of three or more items to clarify the separation. For example: 'I like to read, write, and draw.'

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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 conjunction, often requiring a comma before the conjunction. For example: 'I wanted to play outside, but it was raining.'

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How do you use commas with adjectives?

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Use commas to separate two or more adjectives that equally describe a noun. For example: 'It was a long, tiring day.'