ELAR- Commas

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What is the purpose of using commas in a list?

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Commas are used to separate items in a list to clarify the individual elements.

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When should a comma be used in dates?

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A comma should be used to separate the day from the year in a date, e.g., December 31, 2018.

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What is the correct way to use commas in a sentence with multiple items?

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Commas should be used before the conjunction in a list of three or more items, e.g., apples, oranges, and bananas.

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What is the rule for using commas between cities and states?

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A comma should be placed between the city and the state, e.g., Uvalde, Texas.

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How should commas be used in a letter's salutation?

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A comma should be placed after the salutation in a letter, e.g., Dear Mrs. Parra,

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What is the rule for using commas in compound sentences?

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A comma should be used before the conjunction (and, but, or) when connecting two independent clauses.

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What is the function of a comma in direct address?

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Commas are used to separate the name of the person being addressed from the rest of the sentence, e.g., Let's eat, Grandma.

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When should commas be used with introductory phrases?

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A comma should be placed after an introductory phrase or clause to separate it from the main clause.

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What is the rule for using commas with adjectives?

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Commas should be used to separate two or more coordinate adjectives that describe the same noun, e.g., It was a long, exhausting day.

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What is the purpose of using commas in non-essential clauses?

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Commas are used to set off non-essential clauses that provide additional information but are not crucial to the meaning of the sentence.