Commas Review 2

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What is the purpose of a comma 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 a comma be used 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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Identify the correct placement of the comma in this sentence: 'I want to eat pizza and ice cream.'

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No comma is needed in this sentence because 'pizza and ice cream' is a simple list.

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Where should the comma go in this sentence: 'Let's eat Grandma!'?

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The correct sentence is 'Let's eat, Grandma!' to indicate that you are addressing Grandma.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence contains at least two independent clauses joined by a conjunction or a semicolon.

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How do commas help in lists?

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Commas separate items in a list to clarify that each item is distinct.

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What is the rule for using commas with introductory phrases?

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A comma should be placed after an introductory phrase or clause before the main clause.

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Correct this sentence: 'After dinner we went for a walk.'

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'After dinner, we went for a walk.' (Comma after introductory phrase)

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What is the Oxford comma?

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

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When is it incorrect to use a comma?

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It is incorrect to use a comma to separate a subject from its verb or to separate two verbs in a compound predicate.