What is the purpose of using commas in a sentence?
Commas

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6th Grade
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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 independent clause?
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An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence, containing a subject and a verb.
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What is a dependent clause?
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A dependent clause is a group of words that cannot stand alone as a sentence and usually begins with a subordinating conjunction.
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How do you punctuate a sentence with an introductory phrase?
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You should place a comma after an introductory phrase to separate it from the main clause.
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What is an appositive?
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An appositive is a noun or noun phrase that renames or provides additional information about another noun.
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How should you punctuate an appositive?
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An appositive should be set off by commas if it is non-restrictive (providing extra information).
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