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 before a conjunction?

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

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How do you use commas in a list?

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Use commas to separate items in a list. For example: 'I bought apples, oranges, and bananas.'

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What is the rule for using 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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When do you use commas with direct address?

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Use commas to separate the name of a person being addressed from the rest of the sentence. For example: 'Can you help me, Sarah?'

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How do you use commas with dates?

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Use commas to separate the day from the month and the year. For example: 'I was born on July 4, 2000.'

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What is the rule for using commas with geographical names?

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Use commas to separate the city from the state or country. For example: 'I live in Houston, Texas.'

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When should you use commas with non-essential information?

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Use commas to set off non-essential information that can be removed without changing the meaning of the sentence. For example: 'My brother, who lives in New York, is visiting.'

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is made up of two independent clauses joined by a conjunction, and a comma is used before the conjunction.

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How do you use 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.'