Commas, commas, and more 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 greeting?

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You should use a comma after the greeting in a letter, for example, 'Dear Jason,'.

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How do you use commas in dates?

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In dates, a comma is used to separate the day from the year, for example, 'May 5, 2020'.

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What is the rule for using commas with names?

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Use commas to separate a person's name from the rest of the sentence, for example, 'Ms. Torres, our teacher, says...'

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When should you use a comma before 'and' in a list?

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Use a comma before 'and' in a list of three or more items, for example, 'I bought apples, oranges, and bananas.'

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What is an example of a comma in a compound sentence?

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In a compound sentence, use a comma before the conjunction, for example, 'I wanted to go outside, but it started to rain.'

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How do you use commas in addresses?

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In addresses, use commas to separate the street address from the city and the city from the state, for example, '123 Main St, Springfield, IL'.

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What is the purpose of a comma in direct address?

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Use a comma to separate the name of the person being addressed from the rest of the sentence, for example, 'Can you help me, Sarah?'

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When do you use commas with introductory phrases?

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Use a comma after an introductory phrase or clause, for example, 'After dinner, we went for a walk.'

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What is a common mistake when using commas?

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A common mistake is to forget to use a comma after the greeting or closing in a letter.