Comma Review-LCCHS

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What is the rule for using commas to separate items in a series?

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Use commas to separate three or more items in a list. For example: 'I bought apples, oranges, and bananas.'

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How do you use commas to set off an expression that interrupts a sentence?

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Place commas before and after the interrupting expression. For example: 'The movie, however, was not as good as expected.'

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When should you use a comma after introductory elements?

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Use a comma after introductory phrases or clauses. For example: 'After dinner, we went for a walk.'

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What is the correct way to punctuate a list of items?

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Use commas to separate items in a list. For example: 'We need bread, milk, eggs, and cheese.'

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What is a nonessential clause?

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A nonessential clause adds extra information but can be removed without changing the sentence's meaning. For example: 'My brother, who lives in New York, is visiting.'

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How do you punctuate nonessential subordinate clauses?

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Use commas to set off nonessential subordinate clauses. For example: 'The book, which was on the table, is mine.'

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What is the difference between essential and nonessential information in a sentence?

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Essential information is necessary for the sentence's meaning, while nonessential information can be omitted without altering the meaning.

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When should you use a comma before conjunctions?

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Use a comma before conjunctions (like 'and', 'but', 'or') when connecting two independent clauses. For example: 'I wanted to go, but I was too tired.'

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What is the purpose of using commas in direct address?

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Use commas to separate the name of the person being addressed from the rest of the sentence. For example: 'Can you help me, Sarah?'

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How do you use commas with dates and addresses?

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Use commas to separate elements in dates and addresses. For example: 'He was born on July 4, 1776, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.'