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 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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How do you use commas with adjectives?

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

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is made up of two independent clauses joined by a conjunction, often requiring a comma before the conjunction. For example: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'

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When should you use a comma before a conjunction?

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Use a comma before conjunctions like 'and', 'but', or 'or' when they connect two independent clauses.

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What is an introductory phrase?

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An introductory phrase is a group of words that comes before the main clause of a sentence and is usually followed by a comma. 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 can be removed without changing the sentence's meaning. It is set off by commas. For example: 'My brother, who lives in New York, is visiting.'

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When do you use commas in dates?

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Use commas to separate the day from the year in a date. For example: 'July 4, 1776, is a significant date in American history.'

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How do you use commas with geographical names?

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Use commas to separate the city from the state or country. For example: 'I live in Columbus, Ohio.'