Comma Review

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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' or 'but') when it connects two independent clauses.

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Is this sentence correct? 'I like apples and oranges.'

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Correct. No comma is needed because 'apples and oranges' is a compound subject.

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Is this sentence correct? 'I went to the store, and I bought milk.'

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Correct. The comma is used before the conjunction 'and' to separate two independent clauses.

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When should you use commas in a list?

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Use commas to separate three or more items in a list.

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Is this sentence correct? 'I need eggs milk and bread.'

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Incorrect. It should be 'I need eggs, milk, and bread.' Commas are needed to separate the items.

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What is a common mistake with commas in dates?

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A common mistake is forgetting to place a comma after the day when writing dates, e.g., 'July 12, 2022'.

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Is this sentence correct? 'On Saturday July 12, 2022, I will go.'

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Incorrect. It should be 'On Saturday, July 12, 2022, I will go.' A comma is needed after 'Saturday'.

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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.

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Is this sentence correct? 'The big red balloon floated away.'

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Incorrect. It should be 'The big, red balloon floated away.' Commas are needed to separate the adjectives.