Commas, Commas, Commas

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What is a comma?

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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 a comma before 'and' in a list?

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You should use a comma before 'and' in a list when it separates three or more items, known as the Oxford comma.

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What is the purpose of a comma in a compound sentence?

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A comma is used before a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) to separate two independent clauses.

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How do you use commas 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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Where should the comma be placed in dates?

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A comma should be placed after the day when writing dates, e.g., July 22, 2018.

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What is a common mistake when using commas?

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A common mistake is placing a comma where it is not needed, such as before 'and' in a simple two-item list.

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How do you use commas in direct address?

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Use a comma to separate the name of the person being addressed from the rest of the sentence, e.g., "Let's eat, Grandma!"

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What is the rule for using commas with adjectives?

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

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When should you not use a comma?

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Do not use a comma to separate a subject from its verb or a verb from its object.

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What is an example of a sentence that uses commas correctly?

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"After dinner, we went for a walk, and we saw a beautiful sunset."