Commas Review

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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 a comma in a list?

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Use commas to separate three or more items in a list. For example: "I bought apples, oranges, and bananas."

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How do you use a comma before conjunctions?

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Use a comma before conjunctions (like 'and', 'but', 'or') when connecting two independent clauses. For example: "I wanted to go, but it was raining."

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence. It has a subject and a verb.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a sentence. It needs an independent clause to make sense. For example: "Although it was raining."

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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 or clause to separate it from the main part of the sentence. For example: "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 or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction. For example: "I wanted to play, but it was too late."

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How do you use commas with adjectives?

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

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What is a direct address?

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A direct address is when you call someone by name in a sentence. Use commas to set off the name. For example: "Can you help me, Sarah?"

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When do you use commas in dates?

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Use commas to separate the day from the year in a date. For example: "July 4, 1776, was a significant day."