commas, dashes, parentheses

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What is a comma?

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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 in a list?

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Use commas to separate three or more items in a list, e.g., apples, oranges, and bananas.

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What is a dash?

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A punctuation mark used to indicate a break in thought or to set off additional information.

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When should you use a dash?

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Use a dash to create emphasis or to indicate an abrupt change in thought.

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What is the purpose of parentheses?

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Parentheses are used to include additional information or clarifications that are not essential to the main point.

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How do you use commas in compound sentences?

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Use a comma before the conjunction (and, but, or) that connects two independent clauses.

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What is the difference between a dash and a comma?

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Dashes indicate a stronger interruption in thought, while commas indicate a softer pause.

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Can you use multiple commas in a sentence?

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Yes, you can use multiple commas to separate items in a list or to set off clauses.

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What is an example of a sentence using parentheses correctly?

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My brother (who is very tall) plays basketball.

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What is an example of a sentence using dashes correctly?

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The concert was amazing--everyone had a great time!