What is a comma?
Commas

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A comma is a punctuation mark (,) used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence or to separate items in a list.
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When should you use commas in a list?
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Use commas to separate three or more items in a list. For example: 'I bought apples, oranges, and bananas.'
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How do you use commas with conjunctions?
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Use a comma before a conjunction (like 'and' or 'but') when it connects two independent clauses. For example: 'I wanted to go, but it was raining.'
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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 because it has a subject and a verb.
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When should you use a comma after an introductory phrase?
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Use a comma after an introductory phrase or clause to separate it from the main part of the sentence. For example: 'After dinner, we went for a walk.'
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How do you use commas with direct address?
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Use commas to separate the name of a person being addressed from the rest of the sentence. For example: 'Can you help me, Sarah?'.
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What is a non-essential clause?
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A non-essential clause adds extra information to a sentence but can be removed without changing the sentence's meaning. Use commas to set it off. For example: 'My brother, who lives in New York, is visiting.'
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