Commas Commas Commas!

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What is the purpose of a comma before a conjunction in a list?

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To separate items in a list and clarify the sentence structure.

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When should you use a comma in a compound sentence?

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Use a comma before the conjunction (and, but, or) that connects two independent clauses.

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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, containing 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 begins with a subordinating conjunction.

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When do you use a comma after an introductory phrase?

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Use a comma after an introductory phrase to separate it from the main clause.

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What is a list in writing?

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A list is a series of items or elements presented in a sequence, often separated by commas.

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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'.

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How do you punctuate a sentence with a direct address?

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Use a comma to separate the name of the person being addressed from the rest of the sentence.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence consists of two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction.

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When should you use commas with adjectives?

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Use commas to separate two or more coordinate adjectives that describe the same noun.