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 should a comma be used after a salutation in a letter?

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A comma should be placed after the salutation in a letter, for example: 'Dear Mrs. Parra,'.

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Where should the comma be placed in the sentence: 'I attend school in Neosho Missouri'?

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A comma should be placed after 'Neosho': 'I attend school in Neosho, Missouri.'

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What is the rule for using commas in a series?

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Commas are used to separate three or more items in a list, for example: 'I bought apples, oranges, and bananas.'

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What is an appositive?

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An appositive is a noun or noun phrase that renames another noun right beside it, often set off by commas.

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How do you 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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What is the correct way to punctuate this sentence: 'My best friend who moved away last summer visited over spring break'?

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The correct punctuation is: 'My best friend, who moved away last summer, visited over spring break.'

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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 separate two independent clauses in a compound sentence.

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What is a direct address in a sentence?

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A direct address is when you call someone by name in a sentence, and it should be set off by commas, for example: 'Let's eat, Grandma!'

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When should you use a comma before 'and' in a list?

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Use a comma before 'and' in a list of three or more items (Oxford comma), for example: 'I like apples, oranges, and bananas.'