Commas

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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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When should you use a comma in a date?

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You should use a comma to separate the day from the year in a date, for example, July 4, 2016.

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How do you use a comma in an address?

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A comma is used to separate the city from the state in an address, for example, Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania.

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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, and use 'and' before the last item, for example, I want apples, oranges, and bananas.

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Which sentence is correct: 'I want to go to Orlando Florida.' or 'I want to go to Orlando, Florida.'?

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The correct sentence is 'I want to go to Orlando, Florida.' because a comma is needed before the state.

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What is the purpose of a comma in a sentence?

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Commas help clarify meaning by indicating pauses and separating ideas, making sentences easier to read.

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When do you use a comma before 'and'?

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Use a comma before 'and' when it connects two independent clauses or when listing three or more items.

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Is it correct to write 'We ate chicken, rice, carrots.'?

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No, the correct way is 'We ate chicken, rice, and carrots.' because 'and' should be used before the last item.

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What is the correct way to write 'May 5 2016'?

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The correct way is 'May 5, 2016.' because a comma is needed between the day and the year.

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How do you punctuate a sentence with a list of three items?

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You separate the items with commas and use 'and' before the last item, for example, 'I bought apples, bananas, and grapes.'