Commas Review Lit/Comp 1 H

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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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Identify the correct use of commas in direct address.

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When directly addressing someone, commas are used to separate the name from the rest of the sentence, e.g., 'Let's eat, Grandma.'

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence consists of two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction, often requiring a comma before the conjunction.

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How do you punctuate items in a series?

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Use commas to separate three or more items in a list, e.g., 'I bought apples, oranges, and bananas.'

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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 to separate it from the main clause, e.g., 'After dinner, we went for a walk.'

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When is it incorrect to use a comma?

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It is incorrect to use a comma to separate a subject from its verb, e.g., 'The dog, barks loudly.' is incorrect.

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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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How do you use commas with adjectives?

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Use commas to separate two or more coordinate adjectives that describe the same noun, e.g., 'It was a long, exhausting 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 love my parents, Lady Gaga, and Humpty Dumpty.'