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What is the function of a comma in a sentence?

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A comma is used to create a pause in a sentence.

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What are the main uses of commas?

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Commas are used to break up sentences, indicate a literal breath mark, and list items.

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Identify the correctly punctuated sentence: Jim is very bold and smart but he doesn't always say nice things to people.

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Jim is very bold and smart, but he doesn't always say nice things to people.

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Which word in the sentence needs a capital letter: Have you ever visited the Okefenokee swamp?

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The word 'Okefenokee' needs a capital letter.

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Identify the correctly punctuated sentence: Our apartment walls are very thin so we can hear our neighbors talking.

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Our apartment walls are very thin, so we can hear our neighbors talking.

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What punctuation mark is used to separate items in a list?

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Commas are used to separate items in a list.

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What is a common mistake when using commas?

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A common mistake is placing a comma before 'and' in a simple sentence.

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How do commas affect the flow of a sentence?

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Commas create pauses that help clarify the meaning and improve the flow of a sentence.

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

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Jim, is very bold and smart but he doesn't always say nice things to people.

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What punctuation mark is used to indicate a direct address?

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A comma is used to indicate a direct address in a sentence.