Comma Rules Practice

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What is the rule for using commas in dates?

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Use a comma to separate the day from the year in a date. Example: July 24, 2023.

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When should you use a comma before a name in direct address?

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Use a comma before a name when directly addressing someone. Example: "Can you help me, Sarah?"

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What is the purpose of commas in a series?

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Commas are used to separate items in a list or series. Example: I bought apples, oranges, and bananas.

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How do you use commas with introductory phrases?

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Use a comma after an introductory phrase or clause. Example: After dinner, we went for a walk.

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What is the rule for using commas with coordinating conjunctions?

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Use a comma before a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) when it connects two independent clauses. Example: I wanted to go, but it was raining.

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When should you use commas with non-essential clauses?

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Use commas to set off non-essential clauses that add extra information but are not necessary for the sentence's meaning. Example: My brother, who lives in New York, is visiting.

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What is the rule for using commas in quotations?

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Use a comma to separate the quoted speech from the rest of the sentence. Example: She said, "I will be there soon."

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How do you use commas with adjectives?

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Use commas to separate two or more adjectives that equally describe a noun. Example: It was a long, tiring day.

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What is the rule for using commas with geographical names?

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Use commas to separate the city from the state or country. Example: I live in Seattle, Washington.

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When should you use a comma before 'and' in a compound sentence?

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Use a comma before 'and' when it connects two independent clauses. Example: I wanted to go for a run, and my friend wanted to join.