Comma Review 1

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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 a conjunction?

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

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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 expresses a complete thought.

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What is the rule for using commas 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 commas with introductory phrases?

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Use a comma after an introductory phrase or clause to separate it from the main clause. For example: 'After dinner, we went for a walk.'

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What is the purpose of a comma in direct address?

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Use a comma to separate the name of a person being addressed from the rest of the sentence. For example: 'Can you help me, Sarah?'.

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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 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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How do you punctuate dates and addresses?

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Use commas to separate the day from the month, the year from the day, and the city from the state in addresses. For example: 'I was born on July 4, 2000, in Springfield, Illinois.'

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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 is not necessary for the sentence to make sense. Use commas to set it off. For example: 'My brother, who lives in New York, is visiting.'