Commas and Combining Sentences

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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 before a conjunction?

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

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence because it has a subject and a verb.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that cannot stand alone as a sentence because it does not express a complete thought.

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How do you correctly punctuate a sentence with an introductory phrase?

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You should place a comma after an introductory phrase to separate it from the main clause.

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What is the purpose of using commas in a list?

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Commas are used in a list to separate items, making it clear that each item is distinct.

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How do you use commas with adjectives?

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When two or more adjectives equally modify a noun, you should separate them with commas.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a conjunction.

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How do you punctuate a compound sentence?

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You should place a comma before the conjunction that connects the two independent clauses.

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What is an example of a sentence that needs a comma after an introductory phrase?

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Example: 'After dinner, we went for a walk.'