Using Commas 1 Practice

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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 commas in a list?

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Use commas to separate three or more items in a list. For example: 'I bought apples, oranges, and bananas.'

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How do you use commas with conjunctions?

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Use a comma before a conjunction (like 'and' or 'but') when connecting two independent clauses. For example: 'I wanted to go, but it was raining.'

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What is an appositive?

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An appositive is a noun or noun phrase that renames another noun right beside it. For example: 'My brother, a talented musician, plays the guitar.'

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How do you punctuate an appositive?

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Use commas to set off an appositive from the rest of the sentence. For example: 'My friend, Sarah, is coming over.'

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What is a direct address?

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A direct address is when you call someone by name in a sentence. For example: 'Can you help me, John?' Commas are used to separate the name.

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When do you use commas with introductory phrases?

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

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is made up of two independent clauses joined by a conjunction. For example: 'I wanted to play, but it was too late.'

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How do you use commas with dates?

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Use commas to separate the day from the year in a date. For example: 'July 4, 1776, is a significant date in American history.'

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What is a non-essential clause?

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A non-essential clause adds extra information but is not necessary for the sentence's meaning. For example: 'My sister, who lives in New York, is visiting.'