Commas

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What is the purpose of commas in a sentence?

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Commas are used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence, to separate items in a list, and to clarify meaning.

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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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Provide an example of a correct use of commas in a list.

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Example: I bought apples, oranges, and bananas.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a 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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Provide an example of a sentence with an introductory phrase followed by a comma.

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Example: After dinner, we went for a walk.

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What is the rule for using commas with adjectives?

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When two or more adjectives equally modify a noun, they should be separated by a comma.

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Provide an example of correct comma usage with adjectives.

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Example: It was a long, tiring journey.

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What is a non-essential clause?

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A non-essential clause adds extra information to a sentence but can be removed without changing the sentence's meaning, and it should be set off by commas.

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

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Example: My brother, who lives in New York, is visiting us.