Comma Rules 1-6

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What is the purpose of using commas in a sentence?

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Commas are used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence, to separate items in a list, to set off introductory elements, and to clarify meaning.

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When should you use a comma before a conjunction?

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A comma should be used before a conjunction (like 'and', 'but', 'or') when it connects two independent clauses.

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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 because it has a subject and a verb.

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Provide an example of a sentence that correctly uses a comma before a conjunction.

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I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.

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What is the rule for using 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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When should you use a comma after an introductory phrase?

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Use a comma after an introductory phrase to separate it from the main clause. For example: After dinner, we went for a walk.

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What is a direct quote and how should it be punctuated?

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A direct quote is the exact words spoken or written by someone. It should be enclosed in quotation marks, and a comma is used before the quote if it is preceded by a statement. For example: She said, "I love reading."

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How do you punctuate a sentence with a direct quote at the end?

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If a direct quote comes at the end of a sentence, the punctuation goes inside the quotation marks. For example: "I love reading," she said.

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What is the rule for using 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.

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When should you not use a comma with adjectives?

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Do not use a comma when the adjectives are not equal or when one adjective modifies another. For example: She wore a bright red dress.