Comma

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What is a comma?

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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 a comma be used in dates?

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A comma should be placed after the day of the month and after the year when the date is written in a sentence.

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Correctly punctuate this date: April 3 2014.

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April 3, 2014.

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Which of the following is correct: August 21st 2017 or August 21st, 2017?

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August 21st, 2017.

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True or False: A comma is needed before the year in a date when it is part of a sentence.

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True.

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What is the purpose of a comma in a list?

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To separate items in a series to clarify meaning.

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Correctly punctuate this sentence: I bought apples oranges and bananas.

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I bought apples, oranges, and bananas.

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What is the rule for using commas with conjunctions?

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Use a comma before a conjunction (like 'and' or 'but') when it connects two independent clauses.

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True or False: Commas are optional in dates.

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False. Commas are necessary for clarity.

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How do you correctly write the date December 25 1990?

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December 25, 1990.