Comma Practice

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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, to separate items in a list, and to clarify meaning.

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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', '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, containing a subject and a verb.

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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', 'although').

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How do you use commas in a list?

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Commas are used to separate items in a list, with a comma before the conjunction in a series (e.g., apples, oranges, and bananas).

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What is a non-restrictive clause?

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A non-restrictive clause adds extra information to a sentence but is not essential to its meaning and is usually set off by commas.

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What is a restrictive clause?

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A restrictive clause is essential to the meaning of a sentence and does not require commas.

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When should you place a comma after an introductory phrase?

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A comma should be placed after an introductory phrase or clause to separate it from the main clause.

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What is the rule for using commas with direct address?

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When directly addressing someone in a sentence, use commas to separate the name or title from the rest of the sentence.

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How do you punctuate a quote within a sentence?

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When quoting someone, place a comma before the opening quotation marks (e.g., She said, "Hello!").