Commas

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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' in a list?

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You should use a comma before 'and' in a list when it separates the last two items in a series, known as the Oxford comma.

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Correct the sentence: I want to go to Orlando Florida to visit my Grandma.

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I want to go to Orlando, Florida, to visit my Grandma.

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What is the purpose of using commas in a sentence?

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Commas help clarify meaning by indicating pauses, separating items in a list, and setting off non-essential information.

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Correct the sentence: My pink sparkly birthday cake was so delicious.

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My pink, sparkly birthday cake was so delicious.

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When do you use a comma after an introductory phrase?

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

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Correct the sentence: I went to the store and bought apples oranges and bananas.

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I went to the store and bought apples, oranges, and bananas.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a conjunction, often requiring a comma before the conjunction.

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Correct the sentence: Our apartment walls are very thin so we can hear our neighbors talking.

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Our apartment walls are very thin, so we can hear our neighbors talking.

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What is a list?

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A list is a series of items or elements, often separated by commas, that are related in some way.