Commas

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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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Use a comma 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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Use commas to separate three or more items in a list. For example: 'I bought apples, oranges, and bananas.'

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Where should the comma be placed in this sentence? 'I went to the store and I bought milk.'

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The comma should be placed before 'and': 'I went to the store, and I bought milk.'

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What is the rule for using commas with introductory phrases?

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Use a comma after an introductory phrase or clause. For example: 'After dinner, we went for a walk.'

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How do you use commas with direct address?

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Use commas to separate the name of a person being addressed from the rest of the sentence. For example: 'Can you help me, Sarah?'.

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What is a non-essential clause?

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A non-essential clause adds extra information to a sentence but is not necessary for its meaning. Use commas to set it off. For example: 'My brother, who lives in New York, is visiting.'

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When should you not use a comma?

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Do not use a comma when it separates a subject from its verb or when it separates two items that are closely related.

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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'. For example: 'I love my parents, Lady Gaga, and Elvis Presley.'

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How do you use commas with adjectives?

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