Comma Review

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What is a comma?

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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 before a conjunction?

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

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What is an appositive?

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An appositive is a noun or noun phrase that renames or explains another noun next to it.

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How do you punctuate an appositive?

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An appositive is set off by commas if it is non-restrictive (not essential to the meaning of the sentence).

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What is a non-restrictive clause?

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A clause that adds extra information to a sentence but can be removed without changing the sentence's meaning.

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What is a restrictive clause?

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A clause that is essential to the meaning of a sentence and cannot be removed without changing the meaning.

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When do you use commas in a list?

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Use commas to separate three or more items in a list.

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What is the Oxford comma?

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The Oxford comma is the final comma in a list of items, placed before 'and' or 'or'.

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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 that precedes the main clause.

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What is a compound sentence?

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