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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'?

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You should use a comma before 'and' when it connects two independent clauses or when listing three or more items.

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How do you use commas in dates?

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Commas are used to separate the day from the year in a date, e.g., 'On October 17, 1994, we went to the park.'

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What is the rule for using commas in a list?

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In a list of three or more items, use commas to separate each item, e.g., 'I bought apples, oranges, and bananas.'

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When should you use a comma after an introductory phrase?

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Use a comma after an introductory phrase to separate it from the main clause, e.g., 'After dinner, we went for a walk.'

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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.

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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, e.g., 'It was a long, tiring day.'

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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', e.g., 'I like apples, bananas, and cherries.'

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When should you not use a comma?

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Do not use a comma to separate a subject from its verb or to separate a verb from its object.

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How do you use commas in direct address?

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Use commas to separate the name of a person being addressed from the rest of the sentence, e.g., 'Can you help me, Sarah?'