Comma Review

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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, separate items in a list, or clarify meaning.

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When should you use a comma before 'and' in a sentence?

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A comma should be used before 'and' when it connects two independent clauses.

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How do you correctly punctuate dates in a sentence?

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In dates, a comma is placed after the day and after the year when the date is part of a sentence.

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What is an example of using a comma in a direct address?

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"Let's eat, Grandma!" (The comma clarifies that you are addressing Grandma, not suggesting to eat her.)

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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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What is the rule for using commas in a list?

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Commas are used to separate items in a list, and an optional comma can be placed before 'and' in the last item (Oxford comma).

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How do you punctuate a sentence with a transitional phrase?

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A comma is used before and after a transitional phrase, such as 'however' or 'therefore', when it interrupts the sentence.

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What is an example of a compound sentence?

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"I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain." (The comma separates two independent clauses.)

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When should you not use a comma?

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Do not use a comma to separate a subject from its verb or a verb from its object.

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What is the correct way to punctuate this sentence: 'After dinner we went for a walk'?

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The correct punctuation is: 'After dinner, we went for a walk.' (A comma is needed after the introductory phrase.)