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. For example: I like apples, bananas, and oranges.

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How do you write a date with commas?

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When writing a date, we use a comma after the day and before the year. For example: May 5, 2016.

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What is the correct way to write this sentence? 'I want to go to Orlando Florida.'

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The correct way is: 'I want to go to Orlando, Florida.'

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What is the purpose of a comma before 'and' in a list?

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The comma before 'and' in a list is called the Oxford comma. It helps clarify the items in the list.

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How do you use commas in compound sentences?

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We use a comma before the conjunction (like 'and' or 'but') in compound sentences. For example: I wanted to go, but it was raining.

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What is an example of a sentence with a comma in a greeting?

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An example is: 'Dear Mom,' which uses a comma after the greeting.

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What is an example of a sentence with a comma in a closing?

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An example is: 'Sincerely,' which uses a comma after the closing.

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When do we use commas with adjectives?

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We use commas to separate two or more adjectives that describe the same noun. For example: It was a long, tiring day.

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What is the correct way to write this sentence? 'We ate chicken rice carrots.'

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The correct way is: 'We ate chicken, rice, and carrots.'