Commas Commas Commas!

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What is the purpose of using commas in a list?

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Commas are used to separate items in a list to clarify the individual elements. For example: 'I bought apples, oranges, and bananas.'

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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' or 'but') when it connects two independent clauses. For example: 'I wanted to go, but I was too tired.'

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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. For example: 'She loves to read.'

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a sentence and usually begins with a subordinating conjunction (like 'because' or 'although'). For example: 'Because she loves to read.'

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How do you punctuate direct address in a sentence?

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When directly addressing someone, use commas to set off their name. For example: 'Can you help me, Sarah?'.

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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 to separate it from the main clause. For example: 'After dinner, we went for a walk.'

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When should you not use a comma before 'and' in a sentence?

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Do not use a comma before 'and' when it connects two items in a simple list. For example: 'I like apples and oranges.'

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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'. For example: 'I want to buy apples, oranges, and bananas.'

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How do you use commas with adjectives?

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Use commas to separate two or more adjectives that equally describe a noun. For example: 'It was a long, tiring day.'

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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. For example: 'I wanted to play outside, but it started to rain.'