Commas introductory and interrupters

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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 clause?

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A group of words that provides background information and is followed by a main clause, often set off by a comma.

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A word that connects words, phrases, or clauses of equal rank, such as 'and', 'but', 'or', 'nor', 'for', 'so', and 'yet'.

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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.

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When should you use a comma before a coordinating conjunction?

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Use a comma before a coordinating conjunction when it connects two independent clauses.

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What is an interrupter in a sentence?

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A word or phrase that breaks the flow of a sentence, often set off by commas.

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What is the purpose of using commas in dates?

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Commas are used to separate the day from the year in a date, e.g., 'November 7, 2016'.

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How do you punctuate a sentence with an introductory phrase?

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Place a comma after the introductory phrase before the main clause.

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What is a nonessential clause?

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A clause that adds extra information to a sentence but can be removed without changing the sentence's meaning, usually set off by commas.

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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.