Comma Review (Rules 1-3)

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What is the purpose of using commas in a sentence?

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Commas are used to separate items in a list, to set off introductory elements, and to clarify meaning in sentences.

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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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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence because it has a subject and a verb.

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Provide an example of a sentence with a correct comma usage in a list.

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I bought apples, oranges, bananas, and grapes.

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What is the rule for using commas in a series?

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In a series of three or more items, commas are used to separate each item, and a comma is placed before the conjunction in the last pair.

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When should you not use a comma before 'and' in a list?

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You do not use a comma before 'and' if the last two items in the list are not independent clauses.

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What is an example of a sentence that uses a comma after an introductory phrase?

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After dinner, we went for a walk.

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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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Provide an example of a sentence with correct comma usage in a compound sentence.

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I wanted to go for a swim, but it started to rain.

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What is the rule for using commas with non-essential clauses?

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Non-essential clauses, which add extra information but are not necessary for the sentence's meaning, should be set off with commas.