Comma Placement

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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 in a list?

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

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How do you use a comma before 'and' in a list?

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A comma is used before 'and' in a list of three or more items. For example: 'I bought bread, milk, and eggs.'

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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. Example: 'I wanted to go outside, but it was raining.'

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When should you place a comma after an introductory phrase?

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Place a comma after an introductory phrase to separate it from the main clause. For example: 'After dinner, we went for a walk.'

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What is direct address in a sentence?

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Direct address is when you speak directly to someone, and you should use a comma to separate their name from the rest of the sentence. Example: 'Can you help me, Sarah?'.

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How do you use commas with adjectives?

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Use commas to separate two or more adjectives that equally describe a noun. For example: 'It was a long, tiring day.'

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What is a non-essential clause?

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A non-essential clause adds extra information to a sentence but can be removed without changing the sentence's meaning. Use commas to set it off. Example: 'My brother, who lives in New York, is visiting.'

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When should you use a comma before a coordinating conjunction?

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Use a comma before coordinating conjunctions (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) when connecting two independent clauses. Example: 'I wanted to go, but I was too tired.'

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What is an appositive?

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An appositive is a noun or noun phrase that renames another noun right beside it. Use commas to set off non-essential appositives. Example: 'My friend, a talented musician, is performing tonight.'