Commas

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What is a comma?

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A comma is a punctuation mark used to separate words, phrases, or clauses in a sentence.

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When do we use commas in a list?

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We use commas to separate items in a list, like in 'I like apples, bananas, and oranges.'

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How do we use commas with dates?

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We use a comma to separate the day from the year, like 'July 4, 2021.'

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How do we use commas in greetings?

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We use a comma after the greeting in a letter, like 'Dear Emily,'.

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What is the rule for using commas before 'and' in a list?

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We use a comma before 'and' in a list of three or more items, like 'I have a cat, a dog, and a fish.'

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What is the correct way to write 'May 5 2016'?

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The correct way is 'May 5, 2016' with a comma after the day.

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What is the correct way to write 'July 4 2016'?

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The correct way is 'July 4, 2016' with a comma after the day.

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How do we capitalize names in greetings?

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We capitalize the first letter of the name in greetings, like 'Dear Emily,'.

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What is the correct way to write 'Dear friend'?

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The correct way is 'Dear friend,' with a comma at the end.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is made up of two independent clauses joined by a conjunction, often using a comma before the conjunction.