Comma Rules Practice

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What is the rule for using commas in dates?

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Commas are used to separate the day from the year in a date. For example, 'February 12, 1809.'

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How do you correctly address someone in a sentence?

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Use commas to separate the name of the person being addressed from the rest of the sentence. For example, 'Please, Jane, bring the dishes.'

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction connects words, phrases, or clauses that are similar or equal. The common ones are for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so (FANBOYS).

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When should you use a comma before a coordinating conjunction?

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Use a comma before a coordinating conjunction when it connects two independent clauses. For example, 'I wanted to go, but it was raining.'

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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. It has a subject and a verb.

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What is the correct way to write a sentence with a direct address?

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Use commas to set off the name of the person being addressed. For example, 'Ms. Ortiz, can I go to the restroom?'

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How do you punctuate a sentence that includes a title or a name?

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Use commas to separate the title or name from the rest of the sentence. For example, 'I was wondering if I could have extra credit, Mr. Rodriguez.'

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What is the purpose of a comma in a list?

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Commas are used to separate items in a list. For example, 'I need apples, oranges, and bananas.'

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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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When is it incorrect to use a comma?

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It is incorrect to use a comma to separate two independent clauses without a coordinating conjunction.