Commas

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What is a comma?

Back

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 before 'and' in a list?

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You should use a comma before 'and' in a list when you are listing three or more items. This is known as the Oxford comma.

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Correct the sentence: 'I like apples oranges and bananas.'

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I like apples, oranges, and bananas.

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What is the purpose of a comma in a compound sentence?

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A comma is used before a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) to separate two independent clauses.

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Correct the sentence: 'She went to the store but forgot her wallet.'

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She went to the store, but forgot her wallet.

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When should you use a comma after an introductory phrase?

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You should use a comma after an introductory phrase to separate it from the main clause.

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Correct the sentence: 'After dinner we went for a walk.'

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After dinner, we went for a walk.

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What is a direct address in a sentence?

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A direct address is when you call someone by name in a sentence, and it should be set off by commas.

Front

Correct the sentence: 'Let's eat Grandma.'

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Let's eat, Grandma.

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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.