Commas (series, compound and complex sentences)

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What is the purpose of using commas in a series?

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Commas are used in a series to separate three or more items in a list, making it clear that each item is distinct.

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Where should a comma be placed in the sentence: 'I bought apples oranges and bananas'?

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A comma should be placed after 'apples' and 'oranges': 'I bought apples, oranges, and bananas'.

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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 coordinating conjunction, often requiring a comma before the conjunction.

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When should a comma be used before a coordinating conjunction?

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A comma should be used before a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) when it connects two independent clauses.

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What is the Oxford comma?

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The Oxford comma, also known as the serial comma, is the final comma in a list of items, placed before 'and' or 'or'.

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How do you punctuate a complex sentence?

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In a complex sentence, a comma is used to separate the dependent clause from the independent clause when the dependent clause comes first.

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What is the rule for commas in direct address?

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When directly addressing someone in a sentence, a comma should be placed before or after the name or title.

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How should commas be used 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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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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When is it unnecessary to use a comma in a sentence?

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It is unnecessary to use a comma when the sentence is short and clear, or when the clauses are not independent.