Commas, commas, and more 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 do we use commas in a list?

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Commas are used to separate items in a list. For example: I bought apples, oranges, and bananas.

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How do we use commas with introductory phrases?

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A comma is used after an introductory phrase. For example: After dinner, we went for a walk.

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What is the rule for using commas in direct address?

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When directly addressing someone, use a comma before their name. For example: Can you help me, Sarah?

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How do we use commas in dates?

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In dates, a comma is used to separate the day from the year. For example: September 30, 2020.

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What is the purpose of a comma in a compound sentence?

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A comma is used before a conjunction (like 'and' or 'but') to connect two independent clauses. For example: I wanted to go, but it was raining.

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When do we use commas with adjectives?

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

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How do we use commas in addresses?

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In addresses, commas separate the street address from the city and the city from the state. For example: 123 Main St, Springfield, IL.

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What is a non-restrictive clause?

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A non-restrictive clause adds extra information to a sentence and is set off by commas. For example: My brother, who lives in New York, is visiting.

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How do we use commas with quotes?

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