Commas: 5th Grade

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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 has a subject and a verb.

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How do you use commas in a list?

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Use commas to separate items in a list. For example: 'I bought apples, oranges, and bananas.'

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What is a direct address in a sentence?

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A direct address is when you call someone by name in a sentence, and you should use commas to set off the name. For example: 'Thank you, Sarah, for your help.'

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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 independent clauses joined by a conjunction, and a comma is used before the conjunction.

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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 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. Use commas to set it off. For example: 'My brother, who lives in New York, is visiting.'

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When should you use a comma with dates?

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Use a comma to separate the day from the year in a date. For example: 'July 4, 1776, is a significant date in American history.'