Commas: Yes, no, direct address, and tag questions

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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 sentence?

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You should use a comma whenever there is a short pause in a sentence.

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What is a tag question?

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A tag question is a short question added to the end of a statement, often used to confirm information, e.g., "You're coming, aren't you?"

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Identify the correct use of a comma in direct address.

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"Tammi, do you like my new haircut?" is the correct use of a comma in direct address.

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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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How do you use commas with conjunctions?

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Use a comma before a conjunction (like 'and' or 'but') when connecting 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 expresses a complete thought.

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Provide an example of a sentence with a tag question.

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"You will go with me to see the griffin, won't you?" is an example of a sentence with a tag question.

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What is the rule for using commas with direct address?

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When directly addressing someone in a sentence, place a comma before their name or title.

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What is the correct way to punctuate this sentence: "Yes Mary likes cats."?

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The correct way is: "Yes, Mary likes cats." with a comma after 'Yes'.