Correct Commas

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What is a comma?

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A comma is a punctuation mark used to separate words, phrases, or clauses in a sentence.

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When do we use a comma in a list?

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We use commas to separate items in a list, except for the last item which is usually preceded by 'and'.

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Correctly place the comma: Dear Mrs. Johnson

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Dear Mrs. Johnson,

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Correctly place the comma: Your Friend Kelly Deyo

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Your Friend, Kelly Deyo.

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Correctly place the comma: I live in Knoxville Tennessee.

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I live in Knoxville, Tennessee.

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Correctly place the commas: Abe Lincoln was a student lawyer and president.

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Abe Lincoln was a student, lawyer, and president.

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How many commas are needed in this sentence? My dog likes to run jump eat and sleep.

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3 commas are needed.

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What is the purpose of a comma in a sentence?

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The purpose of a comma is to clarify meaning and separate ideas.

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What do we call the last item in a list before 'and'?

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The last item in a list before 'and' is called the 'final item'.

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What is an example of a sentence with a correct comma?

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I like apples, bananas, and oranges.