Comma Rules Practice

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What is the purpose of a comma in a sentence?

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Commas are used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence, separate items in a list, and clarify meaning.

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When should you use a comma before a conjunction?

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A comma should be used before a conjunction (like 'and', 'but', 'or') when it connects two independent clauses.

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How do you use commas in dates?

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Commas are used to separate the day from the month and the year in a date, e.g., 'July 24, 2023'.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence contains two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction.

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When should you use commas in direct address?

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Commas should be used to separate the name of the person being addressed from the rest of the sentence, e.g., 'Can you help me, Sarah?'.

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What is the rule for using commas in a series?

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

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How do you punctuate a quote within a sentence?

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Use commas to separate the quote from the rest of the sentence, e.g., 'He said, "It’s time to go."'

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What is an introductory phrase?

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An introductory phrase is a group of words that provides background information and is followed by a comma, e.g., 'After dinner, we went for a walk.'.

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When should you use a comma with adjectives?

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

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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', e.g., 'I love my parents, Lady Gaga, and Elvis Presley.'.