Commas

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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 'and' in a list?

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You should use a comma before 'and' in a list when you are listing three or more items. This is known as the Oxford comma.

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How do you use commas in direct address?

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Use commas to separate the name of the person being addressed from the rest of the sentence. 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 or clause to separate it from the main part of the sentence. For example: "After dinner, we went for a walk."

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How do you use commas in compound sentences?

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Use a comma before a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) when connecting two independent clauses. For example: "I wanted to go, but it was raining."

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What is the purpose of commas in separating 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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When should you use commas with non-essential clauses?

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Use commas to set off non-essential clauses that add extra information but are not necessary to the meaning of the sentence. For example: "My brother, who lives in New York, is visiting."

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How do you use commas in dates?

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Use commas to separate the day from the year in a full date. For example: "July 4, 1776, is a significant date in American history."

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What is the rule for using commas in addresses?

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Use commas to separate elements in an address, such as the street address, city, and state. For example: "123 Main St, Springfield, IL 62701."

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How do you use commas in quotations?

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Use commas to separate a quotation from the rest of the sentence. For example: She said, "I will be there soon."