Commas, Commas, Commas

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What is the purpose of a comma in a sentence?

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Commas are used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence, to separate items in a list, and to clarify meaning.

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When should you use a comma after an introductory phrase?

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A comma should be used after an introductory phrase to separate it from the main clause of the sentence.

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How do you use commas in a list?

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Commas are used to separate items in a list, except for the last item, which is usually preceded by 'and' or 'or'.

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What is the rule for using commas with coordinating conjunctions?

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A comma is used before a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) when it connects two independent clauses.

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How do you punctuate direct quotations with commas?

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A comma is placed before the opening quotation mark when introducing a direct quote.

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What is an example of correct comma usage in a sentence?

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"I bought apples, oranges, and bananas at the store."

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What is the rule for using commas with non-essential clauses?

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Non-essential clauses should be set off by commas because they can be removed without changing the meaning of the sentence.

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When should you not use a comma?

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Do not use a comma to separate a subject from its verb or to separate two verbs in a compound predicate.

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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'. It is used for clarity.

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How do you use commas with adjectives?

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Use commas to separate two or more adjectives that equally modify a noun.