Commas Test

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What is the purpose of a comma 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 a conjunction?

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A comma should be used before a conjunction (like 'and', 'but', 'or') when it connects two independent clauses.

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How do you correctly punctuate a date?

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A date should be written with a comma separating the day and the year, e.g., May 5, 2016.

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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 because it has a subject and a verb.

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects clauses or sentences, such as 'and', 'but', 'or', 'nor', 'for', 'so', and 'yet'.

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How do you use commas in a list?

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Commas are used to separate items in a list, and a comma is placed before the conjunction in a list of three or more items.

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What is the correct way to write 'healthy strong man'?

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The correct way is 'healthy, strong man' with a comma separating the adjectives.

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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.

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When should you not use a comma?

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Do not use a comma when it separates a subject from its verb or when it separates a verb from its object.

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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'.