Comma Practice

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What is the purpose of a comma in a sentence?

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Commas are used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence, separate items in a list, or clarify meaning.

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When should you use a comma before the word 'because'?

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You do not need a comma before 'because' unless it is necessary to avoid confusion.

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Where should a comma be placed in a compound sentence?

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A comma should be placed before the conjunction (like 'and', 'but', 'or') that connects two independent clauses.

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What is an example of using commas in a list?

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I bought apples, oranges, bananas, and grapes.

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How do you use commas with adjectives?

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Use commas to separate two or more adjectives that describe the same noun, e.g., 'It was a long, tiring journey.'

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What is the rule for using commas with introductory phrases?

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Use a comma after an introductory phrase or clause to separate it from the main clause.

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When should you not use a comma in a sentence?

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Do not use a comma when it separates a subject from its verb or when it separates a verb from its object.

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What is the correct way to punctuate this sentence? 'My brother who is a doctor lives in New York.'

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My brother, who is a doctor, lives in New York.

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How do you punctuate a sentence with a direct address?

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Use commas to set off the name of the person being addressed, e.g., 'Can you help me, Sarah?'.

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What is the rule for using commas with non-essential clauses?

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Use commas to set off non-essential clauses that add extra information but are not necessary to the meaning of the sentence.