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 do you use a comma in a list?

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You use commas to separate items in a list. For example: 'I bought apples, oranges, and bananas.'

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What is the Oxford comma?

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The Oxford comma is the final comma in a list of three or more items, placed before 'and' or 'or'. For example: 'I like tea, coffee, and juice.'

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How do 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 it was raining.'

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When should you use a comma after an introductory phrase?

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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 compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence that has at least two independent clauses joined by a conjunction. For example: 'I wanted to play, but it was too late.'

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When do you NOT need a comma?

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You do not need a comma when the sentence is short and clear, such as 'I like ice cream.'

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How do you use commas with adjectives?

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

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What is a direct address?

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A direct address is when you call someone by name in a sentence, and you use a comma to separate their name. For example: 'Can you help me, Sarah?'.

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How do you use commas in dates?

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Use commas to separate the day from the year in a date. For example: 'On July 4, 1776, the Declaration was signed.'