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What is the purpose of using a comma in the sentence: 'Students, please be quiet.'?

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To indicate direct address of a person.

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Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

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Mrs. Parra is traveling to California, New York, and Pennsylvania.

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How should the sentence 'Carol let's go to the mall after dinner.' be punctuated?

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Carol, let's go to the mall after dinner.

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Identify the sentence that uses commas correctly: 'My tenth birthday cake was pink purple sparkly, and so delicious.'

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My tenth birthday cake was pink, purple, sparkly, and so delicious.

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Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

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The dogs and cats ate bowls of pet food at the shelter.

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What is the rule for using commas in a list?

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Use commas to separate items in a list.

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What is the function of a comma before 'and' in a list?

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To separate the last item from the preceding items (Oxford comma).

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When should you use a comma to offset an introductory clause?

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

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What is a direct address in a sentence?

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A direct address is when you speak directly to someone, often using their name, and it is set off by commas.

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How do you punctuate a sentence with a direct quotation?

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Use a comma before the quotation.