Commas

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What is a comma?

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A comma is a punctuation mark (,) used to separate words, phrases, or clauses in a sentence.

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When do we use commas in a list?

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We use commas to separate items in a list, like in 'I like apples, bananas, and oranges.'

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What is the correct way to write a list with commas?

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You write the items separated by commas, and use 'and' before the last item, like 'I have a dog, a cat, and a bird.'

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How do we use commas with conjunctions?

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We use a comma before a conjunction (like 'and' or 'but') when joining two independent clauses, e.g., 'I wanted to play, but it was raining.'

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence, having a subject and a verb.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a sentence and usually starts with a word like 'because' or 'when'.

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How do we use commas in dates?

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We use commas to separate the day from the year in a date, e.g., 'July 4, 1776.'

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How do we use commas in addresses?

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We use commas to separate different parts of an address, e.g., '123 Main St, Springfield, IL 62701.'

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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, e.g., 'I wanted ice cream, but I was too full.'

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When do we use commas in direct address?

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We use commas to separate the name of a person being addressed, e.g., 'Can you help me, Sarah?'.