Commas in Dates & Address

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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 do we use commas in dates?

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We use commas in dates to separate the day from the year, for example: July 6, 1961.

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How do we write a date with commas?

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A date should be written as 'Month Day, Year', for example: October 4, 1957.

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What is the correct way to write an address?

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In an address, we use commas to separate the street address from the city and the city from the state, for example: Pauline St, New Orleans, LA.

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When do we use commas in addresses?

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We use commas in addresses to separate different parts, such as the street, city, and state.

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What is the correct format for writing a city and state?

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The correct format is 'City, State', for example: Houston, Texas.

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How do we write a full address correctly?

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A full address should include the street, city, state, and zip code, with commas separating the city and state, for example: 123 Main St, Houston, TX 77001.

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What is the purpose of using commas in writing?

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Commas help clarify meaning by indicating pauses and separating ideas or items.

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Can you give an example of a sentence with a date?

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Sure! 'My birthday is on March 15, 2010.'

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What is the correct way to write 'January 15 1929'?

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The correct way is 'January 15, 1929'.