Comma Rules

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What is the purpose of using commas 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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What is an interrupter phrase?

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An interrupter phrase is a group of words that adds information to a sentence but can be removed without changing the sentence's overall meaning. Commas are used to set it off.

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How do you correctly punctuate a list of items?

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Use commas to separate items in a list, and include 'and' before the last item.

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What is the rule for using commas with adjectives?

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When two or more adjectives equally modify a noun, they should be separated by a comma.

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Provide an example of a sentence with correct comma usage for appositives.

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My brother, a talented musician, plays the guitar.

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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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When should commas be used with conjunctions?

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Commas should be used before conjunctions (like 'and', 'but', 'or') when they connect two independent clauses.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence consists of two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction.

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How do you fix a sentence that lists items without a conjunction?

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Add a conjunction (like 'and') before the last item in the list.

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What is the rule for using commas with direct address?

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