Commas Review

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What is the purpose of a comma in a sentence?

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

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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.

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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, containing a subject and a verb.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that cannot stand alone as a sentence and usually begins with a subordinating conjunction.

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How do you use commas in a list?

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Commas are used to separate items in a list, except for the last item, which is usually preceded by 'and' or 'or'.

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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.

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When should you use a semicolon instead of a comma?

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A semicolon is used to connect closely related independent clauses without a conjunction.

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What is an example of correct comma usage in a complex sentence?

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In the sentence 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk,' the comma separates the dependent clause from the independent clause.

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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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What is a run-on sentence?

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A run-on sentence occurs when two or more independent clauses are joined without proper punctuation or conjunction.