Commas, Commas, Commas

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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 bought apples, oranges, and bananas.'

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Where should the comma be placed in this sentence: 'I like to read books, watch movies and play games'?

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The correct sentence is: 'I like to read books, watch movies, and play games.' Commas are used before the 'and' in a list.

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What is the purpose of a comma in a compound sentence?

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A comma is used before a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) to connect two independent clauses. For example: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'

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How do you use commas with introductory phrases?

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Use a comma after an introductory phrase or clause. For example: 'After dinner, we went for a walk.'

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What is a direct address in a sentence?

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A direct address is when you call someone by name in a sentence. Use a comma to separate the name from the rest of the sentence. For example: 'Can you help me, Sarah?'.

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When should you use a comma with dates?

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Use commas to separate the day from the month and the year. For example: 'I was born on July 4, 2000, in New York.'

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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 is not necessary for the sentence to make sense. Use commas to set it off. For example: 'My brother, who lives in California, is visiting us.'

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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 the Oxford comma?

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The Oxford comma is the final comma in a list of items, placed before 'and' or 'or'. For example: 'I love reading, writing, and painting.' It is used for clarity.