Comma practice

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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 in a list?

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Use commas to separate three or more items in a list. For example: 'I bought apples, oranges, and bananas.'

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What is the Oxford comma?

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The Oxford comma is the final comma in a list of items, placed before 'and' or 'or'. For example: 'I love cats, dogs, and rabbits.'

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Where should a comma go in a compound sentence?

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Place a comma before the conjunction (and, but, or) that connects two independent clauses. For example: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'

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How do you use commas with introductory phrases?

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Use a comma after an introductory phrase or clause. For example: 'After dinner, we went for a walk.'

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When should you use a comma with adjectives?

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

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What is a non-essential clause?

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A non-essential clause adds extra information to a sentence but can be removed without changing the sentence's meaning. Use commas to set it off. For example: 'My brother, who lives in New York, is visiting.'

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Where should the comma go in this sentence: 'Let's eat Grandma'?

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The correct sentence is 'Let's eat, Grandma.' The comma indicates that you are addressing Grandma, not suggesting to eat her.

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What is a direct address?

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A direct address is when you speak directly to someone in a sentence. Use commas to separate the name or title from the rest of the sentence. For example: 'Thank you, Sarah, for your help.'

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How do you use commas with dates?

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Use commas to separate the day from the year in a date. For example: 'On July 4, 1776, the Declaration of Independence was signed.'