Commas FandC

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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 coordinating conjunction (e.g., and, but, or).

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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 when it connects two independent clauses.

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What is the rule for using commas with adjectives?

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If you can add 'and' between two adjectives and it still makes sense, you need a comma between them.

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How do you correctly list items in a series?

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Use commas to separate items in a list, and place 'and' before the last item.

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What is the correct punctuation for direct quotes?

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Use a comma before the quote if it follows a statement, and place the quote in quotation marks.

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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.

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses that are similar or equal (e.g., for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so).

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When do you not use a comma in a sentence?

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Do not use a comma when the sentence is simple and does not contain multiple clauses or items that need separation.

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What is the Oxford comma?

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The Oxford comma is the final comma in a list of items, placed before 'and' or 'or'.

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How do you punctuate a sentence with a quote?

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Place a comma before the quote and enclose the quoted material in quotation marks.