7th p.349 Review Commas- Conventional, Series, Compounds

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What is the purpose of commas in a series?

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Commas are used to separate items in a list or series to clarify meaning. For example: 'I bought apples, oranges, and bananas.'

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When should you use a comma before a conjunction?

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A comma should be used before a conjunction (like 'and', 'but', 'or') when it connects two independent clauses. For example: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence because it expresses a complete thought. For example: 'She enjoys reading.'

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is made up of two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction. For example: 'I wanted to go to the park, but it was closed.'

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How do you punctuate a list of three or more items?

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Use commas to separate the items, and place a comma before the conjunction in the last item (Oxford comma). For example: 'We need bread, milk, and eggs.'

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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. For example: 'It was a long, tiring journey.'

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When is it incorrect to use a comma?

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It is incorrect to use a comma to separate a subject from its verb or to separate a verb from its object. For example: 'The dog, barked loudly.' is incorrect.

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What is the difference between restrictive and non-restrictive clauses?

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Restrictive clauses are essential to the meaning of a sentence and do not require commas. Non-restrictive clauses add extra information and are set off by commas. For example: 'My brother, who lives in New York, is visiting.'

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What is an example of a sentence that uses commas correctly?

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An example is: 'The cake was delicious, moist, and rich in flavor.'

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What is the function of a comma in direct address?

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A comma is used to separate the name of the person being addressed from the rest of the sentence. For example: 'Can you help me, Sarah?'.