Comma Practice

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What is a comma?

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A comma is a punctuation mark (,) used to separate words, phrases, or clauses in a sentence.

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When do we use commas in a list?

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We use commas to separate items in a list. For example: I like apples, bananas, and cherries.

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What is the Oxford comma?

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The Oxford comma is the last comma in a list, placed before 'and' or 'or'. For example: I like apples, bananas, and cherries.

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How do we use commas with conjunctions?

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We use commas before conjunctions (like 'and', 'but', 'or') when joining two independent clauses. For example: I wanted to go, but it was raining.

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When do we use commas in dates?

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We use commas to separate the day from the month and the year. For example: On Monday, October 25, 2021.

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How do we use commas in addresses?

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We use commas to separate different parts of an address. For example: I live at 123 Main St, Springfield, IL.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence that has at least two independent clauses joined by a conjunction. For example: I wanted to play outside, but it started to rain.

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When do we use commas after introductory phrases?

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We use commas after introductory phrases or clauses. For example: After dinner, we went for a walk.

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What is a direct address?

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A direct address is when you call someone by name in a sentence. We use commas to separate the name. For example: Let's eat, Grandma!

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How do we use commas with adjectives?

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We use commas to separate two or more adjectives that describe the same noun. For example: It was a long, tiring day.