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: August 21, 2017.

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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, bananas, and grapes.

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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'. Example: I like apples, oranges, and bananas.

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When should you use a comma before 'and'?

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Use a comma before 'and' when it connects two independent clauses. Example: I wanted to go for a walk, and she wanted to stay home.

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Where do you place a comma in a sentence with an introductory phrase?

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Place a comma after an introductory phrase. Example: After dinner, we went for a walk.

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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. Example: It was a long, tiring day.

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When should you use a comma in direct address?

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

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What is a non-restrictive clause?

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A non-restrictive clause adds extra information to a sentence and is set off by commas. Example: My brother, who lives in New York, is visiting.

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When do you use commas in compound sentences?

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Use a comma before the conjunction (and, but, or) in a compound sentence. Example: I wanted to go, but it started to rain.