Commas Review

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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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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is made up of two independent clauses joined by a conjunction, often with a comma before the conjunction.

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How do you punctuate dates correctly?

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In dates, a comma is used after the day when the month and year are included, e.g., July 6, 1907.

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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.

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When should you not use a comma?

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Do not use a comma when connecting two items in a simple series or when the clauses are not independent.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that cannot stand alone as a sentence and usually begins with a subordinating conjunction.

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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.

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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, e.g., 'It was a long, tiring day.'