Commas and Compound Sentences

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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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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a conjunction.

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When should you use a comma before a conjunction?

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You should use a comma before a conjunction (like 'and', 'but', 'or') when it connects two independent clauses.

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Is this sentence correct? 'I wanted to go to the park but it was raining.'

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Incorrect. It should be 'I wanted to go to the park, but it was raining.'

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Which conjunctions can be used to form compound sentences?

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Common conjunctions include 'and', 'but', 'or', 'nor', 'for', 'so', and 'yet'.

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What is the purpose of using commas in a list?

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Commas are used in a list to separate items, making it clear that each item is distinct.

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How do you punctuate this sentence? 'I like apples oranges and bananas.'

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You should write: 'I like apples, oranges, and bananas.'

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What is the rule for using commas with introductory phrases?

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Use a comma after an introductory phrase or clause to separate it from the main clause.

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Is this sentence correct? 'She loves to read and she loves to write.'

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Correct. This is a compound sentence with no need for a comma.

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When is a comma not needed before 'and'?

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A comma is not needed before 'and' when it connects two items in a simple list.