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 do we use commas in a list?

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We use commas to separate three or more items in a list. For example: 'I bought apples, oranges, and bananas.'

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How do you write a date correctly using commas?

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A date should be written with a comma after the day and before the year. For example: 'May 5, 2016'.

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What is the correct way to write a city and state?

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When writing a city and state, a comma is used between the city and the state. For example: 'Orlando, Florida'.

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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'. For example: 'I like apples, oranges, and bananas.'

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How do you use commas in compound sentences?

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Use a comma before the conjunction (and, but, or) when connecting two independent clauses. For example: 'I wanted to go, but it was raining.'

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What is a direct address in a sentence?

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A direct address is when you call someone by name in a sentence, and you use commas to set it off. For example: 'Lisa, can you help me?'

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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. For example: 'After dinner, we went for a walk.'

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What is the rule for using commas with adjectives?

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

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When do you not use a comma before 'and'?

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Do not use a comma before 'and' when connecting two items in a simple list. For example: 'I have a cat and a dog.'