p. 363 Comma Rules

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What is a comma?

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A punctuation mark used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence or to separate items in a list.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a conjunction.

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What is the purpose of using commas in a compound sentence?

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To separate independent clauses and clarify the meaning of the sentence.

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What is Rule #1 of comma usage?

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Commas separate conjunctions within a sentence.

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What is Rule #3 of comma usage?

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Commas separate non-essential information from the rest of the sentence.

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What is Rule #4 of comma usage?

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Commas separate items in a series of three or more.

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What is Rule #5 of comma usage?

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Commas separate adjectives that describe the same noun.

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How do you correctly punctuate a sentence with a dependent clause?

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Use a comma before the independent clause if the dependent clause comes first.

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What is an example of a sentence with a comma separating independent clauses?

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Dan can go to the park, or he can go to the mall.

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Where should a comma be placed in the sentence: 'I traveled to Alaska the largest U.S. state for two weeks'?

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After 'Alaska'.