Commas Review

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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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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 appositive, and how is it punctuated?

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An appositive is a noun or noun phrase that renames another noun right beside it. It is usually set off by commas.

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How do you punctuate dates in a sentence?

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When writing dates, use a comma after the day and before the year, e.g., 'May 4, 2022'.

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What is the rule for using commas in a series?

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In a series of three or more items, commas are used to separate each item, with an optional comma before the conjunction (Oxford comma).

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How should you punctuate a direct quote?

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A comma is used to introduce a direct quote, e.g., Jenny proclaimed, "Today is the best day ever!".

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What is the rule for using commas with introductory phrases?

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A comma should be used 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 clauses?

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Commas should be used to set off non-essential clauses that provide additional information but are not necessary to the meaning of the sentence.

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What is the difference between essential and non-essential clauses?

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Essential clauses are necessary for the meaning of the sentence and are not set off by commas, while non-essential clauses can be removed without changing the sentence's meaning and are set off by commas.

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How do you use commas with adjectives?

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When two or more adjectives equally modify a noun, they should be separated by commas, e.g., 'It was a long, tiring journey.'