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 date?

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Use a comma to separate the day from the year in a date. Example: May 5, 2016.

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What is the rule for using commas with conjunctions?

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Use a comma before a conjunction (and, but, or) when it connects two independent clauses. Example: I wanted to go, but I was too tired.

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How do you use commas in a list?

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Use commas to separate items in a list. Example: I bought apples, oranges, and bananas.

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What is a subordinate clause?

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A subordinate clause is a group of words that has both a subject and a verb but cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.

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When do you not need a comma before a subordinate clause?

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Do not use a comma before a subordinate clause when it follows the main clause. Example: I will go if you come.

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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. Example: After dinner, we went for a walk.

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What is the rule for using commas with direct address?

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Use commas to separate the name of a person being addressed from the rest of the sentence. Example: Can you help me, Sarah?

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When should you use a comma with adjectives?

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Use commas to separate two or more adjectives that equally describe a noun. Example: It was a long, tiring day.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a conjunction.