Commas

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What is the purpose of using commas 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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List three common uses of commas.

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1. To separate items in a series. 2. To set off introductory elements. 3. To separate independent clauses when joined by a conjunction.

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Where should a comma be placed in the sentence: 'After dinner we went for a walk'?

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After 'dinner': 'After dinner, we went for a walk.'

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What is the rule for using commas with coordinating conjunctions?

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Use a comma before a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) when it connects two independent clauses.

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How do you use commas with introductory phrases?

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Place a comma after an introductory phrase or clause to separate it from the main clause.

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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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Where should the comma go in the sentence: 'My brother who lives in New York is visiting'?

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After 'brother': 'My brother, who lives in New York, is visiting.'

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

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Non-restrictive clauses should be set off by commas because they provide additional information that is not essential to the meaning of the sentence.

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Provide an example of a correct use of a comma in a date.

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July 4, 1776, is a significant date in American history.

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What is the correct placement of a comma in the sentence: 'She said she would come but she didn't'?

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Before 'but': 'She said she would come, but she didn't.'