Commas Practice

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What is a comma?

Back

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?

Back

You should use a comma before 'and' in a list when you are listing three or more items. This is called the Oxford comma.

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Correct the sentence: I like apples oranges and bananas.

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I like apples, oranges, and bananas.

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What is the purpose of using commas in direct address?

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Commas are used in direct address to separate the name of the person being spoken to from the rest of the sentence.

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Correct the sentence: Can you help me John?

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Can you help me, John?

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a conjunction, often requiring a comma before the conjunction.

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Correct the sentence: I wanted to go however it was raining.

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I wanted to go; however, it was raining.

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When should you use a comma after an introductory phrase?

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You should use a comma after an introductory phrase to separate it from the main clause of the sentence.

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Correct the sentence: After dinner we went for a walk.

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After dinner, we went for a walk.

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What is the rule for using commas with adjectives?

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Use commas to separate two or more adjectives that equally describe a noun.