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

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You should use a comma before 'and' in a list when you are listing three or more items. This is called the Oxford comma.

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Correct the sentence: 'I bought apples oranges, and bananas.'

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I bought apples, oranges, and bananas.

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What is the rule for using commas with dates?

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When writing dates, use commas to separate the day from the month and the year. Example: July 8, 2019.

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Correct the sentence: 'On Friday July 8 2019 we will go to the park.'

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On Friday, July 8, 2019, we will go to the park.

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When should you use a comma after an introductory phrase?

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Use a comma after an introductory phrase to separate it from the main clause. Example: 'After dinner, we went for a walk.'

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What is the purpose of using commas in direct address?

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Commas are used in direct address to separate the name of the person being spoken to from the rest of the sentence. Example: 'Can you help me, Sarah?'

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Correct the sentence: 'Dear John I hope you are well.'

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Dear John, I hope you are well.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a conjunction, often requiring a comma before the conjunction.

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Correct the sentence: 'I wanted to go however it was raining.'

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I wanted to go; however, it was raining.