Commas, save lives!

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What is the purpose of using commas 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 person's name in direct address?

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A comma should be used before a person's name when directly addressing them, e.g., 'Will you, Aisha, do that assignment for me?'

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How do you correctly punctuate a date in a sentence?

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When writing a date, use a comma after the day and the year, e.g., 'June 5, 2003.'

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

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'Since I was absent on Tuesday, I have a lot of make-up work to do.'

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What is the rule for using commas in a list?

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Use commas to separate items in a list, e.g., 'I bought apples, oranges, and bananas.'

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When should you not use a comma in a sentence?

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Do not use a comma when it separates a subject from its verb or when it separates a verb from its object.

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What is the effect of misplacing commas in a sentence?

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Misplaced commas can change the meaning of a sentence or make it confusing.

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How do you punctuate a sentence with a direct quote?

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Use a comma before the quote, e.g., He said, 'Let's go to the park.'

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What is the rule for using commas with conjunctions?

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Use a comma before a conjunction (and, but, or) when it connects two independent clauses.

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

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'Since, I was absent on Tuesday I have a lot of make-up work to do.' (Incorrect placement of commas)