USING COMMAS

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What is the purpose of using commas in a sentence?

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Commas are used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence, separate items in a list, and clarify meaning.

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When should you use a comma before a conjunction?

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

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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, containing a subject and a verb.

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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 (like 'because', 'although').

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How do you use commas in a list?

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Commas are used to separate items in a list, typically before the conjunction in the last item (e.g., apples, oranges, and bananas).

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence consists of two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction.

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When should you use commas with introductory phrases?

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Commas should be used after introductory phrases or clauses to separate them from the main clause.

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What is a non-restrictive clause?

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A non-restrictive clause adds extra information to a sentence but is not essential to its meaning and is set off by commas.

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What is a restrictive clause?

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A restrictive clause is essential to the meaning of a sentence and does not require commas.

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How do you punctuate direct quotations?

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Commas are used to separate the quotation from the rest of the sentence, typically placed before the closing quotation mark.