What is the purpose of a comma in a sentence?
Commas, Commas, Commas

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Commas are used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence, to separate items in a list, to set off introductory elements, and to 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 contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.
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What is a dependent clause?
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A dependent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought and cannot stand alone.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How do you punctuate a list of three or more items?
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Use commas to separate the items in the list, and place an 'and' before the last item.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the rule for using commas with introductory phrases?
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A comma should be placed after an introductory phrase or clause to separate it from the main clause.
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When should you use commas to set off non-essential information?
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Use commas to set off non-essential information that can be removed without changing the meaning of the sentence.
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