Comma Rules

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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 'and'?

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You should use a comma before 'and' 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 because it has a subject and a verb.

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What is the purpose of a comma in a list?

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A comma is used in a list to separate items, making it clear that they are distinct from one another.

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Is the following sentence correct? 'I like apples oranges and bananas.'

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No, it should be 'I like apples, oranges, and bananas.'

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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 comma after an introductory phrase?

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You should use a comma after an introductory phrase to separate it from the main clause.

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What is an example of an introductory phrase?

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An example of an introductory phrase is 'After dinner,' as in 'After dinner, we went for a walk.'

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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 describe the same noun if they can be joined by 'and'.

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Is the following sentence correct? 'She is a smart, talented student.'

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Yes, the comma is correctly placed between 'smart' and 'talented'.