Comma Rules Showdown

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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, separate items in a list, or clarify meaning.

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When should you use a comma after an introductory phrase?

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

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence consists of two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction, often requiring a comma before the conjunction.

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When should commas be used in a list?

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Commas should be used to separate three or more items in a list.

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What is a non-restrictive clause?

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A non-restrictive clause provides additional information but is not essential to the meaning of the sentence and should be set off by commas.

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How do you punctuate direct address in a sentence?

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

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What is the rule for using commas with coordinating conjunctions?

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Use a comma before a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) when it connects two independent clauses.

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When is it correct to use a comma before 'and' in a sentence?

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A comma is correct before 'and' when it connects two independent clauses.

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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'.

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How do you use commas with adjectives?

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Use commas to separate two or more coordinate adjectives that describe the same noun.