Comma Usage

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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 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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Is this sentence correct? 'After high school I plan to go to France, to visit the monuments.'

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Incorrect. A comma is not needed before 'to visit the monuments.'

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is made up of two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction.

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When should you use a comma in a list?

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

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Is this sentence correct? 'The sad, lonely bus riders sat in silence as they traveled through the city.'

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Correct. The adjectives 'sad' and 'lonely' are correctly separated by a comma.

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What is an introductory phrase?

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An introductory phrase is a group of words that provides context for the main part of the sentence and is usually followed by a comma.

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When should you place a comma after a dependent clause?

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Place a comma after a dependent clause when it comes before the independent clause.

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Is this sentence correct? 'According to UCS “new turbine technologies will reduce harm to flying creatures.”'

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Incorrect. A comma is needed after 'UCS'.

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What is the rule for using commas with adjectives?

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Use commas to separate two or more coordinate adjectives that describe the same noun.