Commas!

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What punctuation is needed after the word 'asked' in the sentence: 'The teacher asked "What is the capital of France?" But no one knew the answer.'?

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A comma is needed after the word 'asked'.

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What is the correct way to punctuate the date in the sentence: 'Harry played his trumpet on April 3 2014.'?

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A comma should be placed after 'April 3'.

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How should the date 'December 25 1990' be correctly written?

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It should be written as 'December 25, 1990'.

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Which sentence uses commas correctly with multiple quotations? A) 'I want to go,' she said, 'but I have to stay,' he replied. B) 'I want to go' she said, 'but I have to stay,' he replied.

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A) 'I want to go,' she said, 'but I have to stay,' he replied.

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Is the following date format correct: (1998, 24th September)?

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No, it is incorrect.

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What is the purpose of using commas in a sentence?

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Commas are used to separate elements in a sentence, clarify meaning, and indicate pauses.

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When should you use a comma before a conjunction in a compound sentence?

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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 example of a sentence that correctly uses commas 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 with introductory phrases?

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

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How do you punctuate a direct address in a sentence?

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You should use commas to set off the name or title of the person being addressed.