commas, commas, 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 before 'and'?

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You should use a comma before 'and' when it connects two independent clauses.

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What is the purpose of using commas in a list?

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Commas are used to separate items in a list to make it clear and easy to read.

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How do you use commas with introductory phrases?

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You should place a comma after an introductory phrase to separate it from the main clause.

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What is an example of a sentence using commas correctly?

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I bought apples, oranges, and bananas.

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What is the rule for using commas with adjectives?

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Use commas to separate two or more adjectives that equally describe a noun.

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When should you not use a comma?

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Do not use a comma when connecting two items with 'and' or 'or' if they are not independent clauses.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is made up of two independent clauses joined by a conjunction, often requiring a comma before the conjunction.

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What is the correct way to punctuate this sentence? 'After dinner we went for a walk.'

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After dinner, we went for a walk.

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What is the function of commas in direct address?

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Commas are used to separate the name of the person being addressed from the rest of the sentence.