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, separate items in a list, and clarify meaning.

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When should a comma be used after an introductory phrase?

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

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence consists of two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction, often requiring a comma before the conjunction.

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When should commas be used in a list?

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Commas should be used to separate three or more items in a list.

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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'.

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How do commas affect sentence clarity?

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Commas help clarify meaning by indicating pauses and separating ideas, preventing misinterpretation.

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What is a non-essential clause?

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A non-essential clause provides additional information but can be removed without changing the sentence's meaning; it is set off by commas.

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When should commas be used with adjectives?

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Commas should be used to separate two or more coordinate adjectives that equally modify a noun.

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What is a direct address in a sentence?

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A direct address is when a speaker names the person they are speaking to, and it should be set off by commas.

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How do commas function in dates and addresses?

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Commas are used to separate elements in dates (e.g., 'July 4, 1776') and addresses (e.g., '123 Main St, Springfield, IL').