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 before 'and' in a list?

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You should use a comma before 'and' in a list when it separates three or more items. This is known as the Oxford comma.

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Correctly punctuate this sentence: I bought apples oranges and bananas.

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I bought apples, oranges, and bananas.

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What is the purpose of using commas in a sentence?

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Commas help clarify meaning by indicating pauses, separating items, and organizing complex sentences.

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When should you use commas with adjectives?

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Use commas to separate two or more adjectives that equally describe a noun. Example: The tall, dark man.

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Correctly punctuate this sentence: The big brown dog barked loudly.

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The big, brown dog barked loudly.

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What is a non-essential clause?

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A non-essential clause is a part of a sentence that can be removed without changing the main meaning. It should be set off with commas.

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Correctly punctuate this sentence: My brother who lives in New York is visiting.

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My brother, who lives in New York, is visiting.

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When do you use commas in direct address?

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Use commas to separate the name of the person being addressed from the rest of the sentence. Example: Let's eat, Grandma!

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What is an example of using commas in dates?

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In a date, use commas to separate the day from the year. Example: July 4, 1776.