Comma Review

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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 a list?

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Commas are used to separate three or more items in a list, for example: 'I bought apples, oranges, and bananas.'

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What is an example of a sentence that correctly uses commas for appositives?

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My brother, a talented musician, plays the guitar.

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When should you place a comma after an introductory phrase?

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

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How do you punctuate direct quotations?

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Direct quotations should be enclosed in quotation marks, and a comma is used before the quote if it is preceded by a dialogue tag, e.g., 'He said, "Hello."'

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What is the rule for using commas with dates?

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In a date, a comma is used after the day when the year is included, e.g., 'June 24, 2021, is my birthday.'

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What is an example of a compound sentence using a comma?

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I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.

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When should you not use a comma before 'and'?

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Do not use a comma before 'and' when it connects two items in a simple list, e.g., 'I like apples and oranges.'

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What is the rule for using commas with non-essential clauses?

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Non-essential clauses should be set off with commas, e.g., 'The car, which was red, sped past us.'