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What is the purpose of a comma in a sentence?

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Commas are used to separate items in a list, indicate a pause, or clarify meaning in a sentence.

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

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A comma should be used before 'and' in a list of three or more items (Oxford comma), e.g., apples, oranges, and bananas.

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Correct this sentence: I like to read write and draw.

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I like to read, write, and draw.

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What is a common mistake when using commas?

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A common mistake is omitting commas in a list or placing them incorrectly, which can change the meaning of a sentence.

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How do you use commas with introductory phrases?

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

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Correct this sentence: Let's eat grandma!

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Let's eat, grandma!

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What is the rule for using commas with adjectives?

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

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When should you use commas with conjunctions?

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Use a comma before a conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) when it connects two independent clauses.

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Correct this sentence: The dog however is very friendly.

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The dog, however, is very friendly.

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What is the rule for using commas in direct address?

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Use commas to separate the name of the person being addressed from the rest of the sentence, e.g., 'Can you help me, Sarah?'.