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The video provides a brief introduction to the use of commas in writing, highlighting their importance in grammar and punctuation.

Why are commas important in writing?

• They are used to end a sentence.

• They are used to start a new paragraph.

• They help to separate ideas and elements within a sentence.

• They replace conjunctions in a sentence.

Which of the following is a type of comma?

• Hyphen

• Colon

• Semicolon

• Oxford comma

What is the primary function of an Oxford comma?

• To join two independent clauses

• To separate items in a list

• To indicate a pause

• To end a sentence

Which sentence correctly uses a comma?

• I bought apples, oranges and bananas.

• I bought, apples oranges and bananas.

• I bought apples oranges, and bananas.

• I bought apples oranges and bananas,

What is a common mistake when using commas?

• Using them to separate items in a list

• Using them to join two independent clauses without a conjunction

• Using them after introductory elements

• Using them to separate adjectives