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 an introductory word?

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A word that comes at the beginning of a sentence and is often followed by a comma, such as 'however', 'well', or 'yes'.

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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 coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so).

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What is an independent clause?

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A group of words that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

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What is an appositive phrase?

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A noun or noun phrase that renames or provides additional information about another noun next to it, usually set off by commas.

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What is a quotation?

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The exact words spoken by someone, often enclosed in quotation marks.

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What is extra information in a sentence?

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Additional details that provide context or clarification about the subject, often set off by commas.

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When do you use a comma after an introductory word?

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Use a comma after an introductory word to separate it from the main clause of the sentence.

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How do you separate independent clauses in a compound sentence?

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Use a comma before the coordinating conjunction that joins the independent clauses.

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What is the purpose of commas in lists?

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Commas are used to separate items in a list to clarify the individual elements.