What is the purpose of a comma in a sentence?
commas and combining sentences

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A comma is used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence, separate items in a list, or clarify meaning.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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When should you use a comma before 'and' in a list?
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A comma should be used before 'and' in a list of three or more items (Oxford comma), but it can be omitted in shorter lists.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How do you correctly punctuate a direct address in a sentence?
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When directly addressing someone, place a comma before their name or title. Example: 'Let's eat, Grandma.'
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What is a compound sentence?
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A compound sentence consists of two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so).
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How do you combine two sentences using a conjunction?
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You can combine two sentences by using a conjunction and placing a comma before the conjunction if needed. Example: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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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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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a dependent clause?
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A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a sentence and usually begins with a subordinating conjunction (e.g., because, although, since).
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