Comma Rules #1 & #2 (ENG 9)

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What is the purpose of using commas in a sentence?

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Commas are used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence, to separate items in a list, and to clarify meaning.

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

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A comma should be used before 'and' in a list of three or more items to separate the last item from the preceding items (Oxford comma).

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Provide an example of a correctly punctuated list using commas.

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Example: I bought apples, oranges, bananas, and grapes.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence consists of two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction, often requiring a comma before the conjunction.

Front

Provide an example of a compound sentence with correct comma usage.

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Example: I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.

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What is the rule for using commas with adjectives?

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Use commas to separate two or more coordinate adjectives that describe the same noun.

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Provide an example of correct comma usage with adjectives.

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Example: It was a long, exhausting day.

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What is a non-essential clause?

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A non-essential clause adds extra information to a sentence but can be removed without changing the sentence's meaning, and it should be set off with commas.

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Provide an example of a sentence with a non-essential clause.

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Example: My brother, who lives in New York, is visiting us next week.

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What is the rule for using commas with introductory elements?

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Use a comma after introductory words, phrases, or clauses that come before the main clause.