Commas for Sixth Grade

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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 a comma 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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Where do you place a comma in a date?

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Place a comma after the day and after the year. For example: "April 1, 2016."

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How do you use commas with conjunctions?

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

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that cannot stand alone as a sentence and often begins with a subordinating conjunction (like 'because', 'although').

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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. For example: "After dinner, we went to the mall."

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What is the rule for using commas with adjectives?

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

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When should you not use a comma?

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Do not use a comma to separate a subject from its verb or a verb from its object. For example: "The dog barked loudly."

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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. Use commas to set off appositives. For example: "My brother, a skilled musician, plays guitar."

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How do you use commas in direct address?

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Use commas to separate the name of a person being addressed from the rest of the sentence. For example: "Can you help me, Sarah?"