Commas Commas Commas!

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What is the purpose of commas 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' or 'but') when it connects two independent clauses.

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What is an introductory phrase?

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An introductory phrase is a group of words that comes before the main clause of a sentence and sets the stage for it.

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Provide an example of a sentence with an introductory phrase followed by a comma.

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After dinner, we went for a walk.

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What is the rule for using commas in a list?

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Use commas to separate three or more items in a list.

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How do you punctuate a sentence with a direct address?

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Use commas to set off the name of the person being addressed, e.g., 'Let's eat, Grandma!'

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What is a non-essential clause?

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A non-essential clause adds extra information to a sentence but can be removed without changing the sentence's meaning.

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How do you punctuate a non-essential clause?

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Use commas to set off non-essential clauses from the rest of the sentence.

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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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When should you not use a comma?

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Do not use a comma when connecting two items in a compound subject or predicate.