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What is a comma?

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A punctuation mark used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence or to separate items in a list.

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What is a comma splice?

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When two independent clauses are incorrectly joined by a comma without a coordinating conjunction.

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When should you use a comma before a coordinating conjunction?

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When it connects two independent clauses.

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What is an independent clause?

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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 group of words that cannot stand alone as a sentence and usually begins with a subordinating conjunction.

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How do you correctly punctuate a list?

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Use commas to separate items in a list, and place 'and' before the last item.

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What is the purpose of commas in a sentence?

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To clarify meaning, indicate pauses, and separate elements.

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When should you not use a comma?

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Do not use a comma between two independent clauses without a coordinating conjunction.

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What is an example of a correct comma usage?

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I bought apples, oranges, and bananas.

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What is an example of a comma splice?

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I went to the store, I bought milk.