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 you use a comma before a conjunction?

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A comma should be used before a conjunction (like 'and', 'but', 'or') when it connects two independent clauses.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence, containing a subject and a verb.

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Provide an example of a sentence with correct comma usage after an introductory phrase.

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Exhausted after the long hike, we collapsed onto the park bench.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is made up of two or more independent clauses joined by a 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 you punctuate direct address in a sentence?

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Use a comma to separate the name of the person being addressed from the rest of the sentence.

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What is a non-essential clause?

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A non-essential clause adds extra information to a sentence but can be removed without changing the sentence's meaning; it should be set off by commas.

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Provide an example of a sentence with correct comma usage in a compound sentence.

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He enjoys candy and cookies, but he needs vegetables.