Commas: Fun with Punctuation!

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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 do we use commas in a list?

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We use commas to separate three or more items in a list. For example: 'I need to buy apples, bananas, and oranges.'

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How do we use commas in an address?

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Commas are used to separate different parts of an address. For example: 'She lives at 123 Maple Street, Springfield, Illinois.'

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What is the correct way to punctuate a date?

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When writing a date, a comma is used after the day. For example: 'April 10, 2023.'

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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. It has a subject and a verb.

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How do we separate independent clauses?

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We use a comma before a conjunction (like 'and', 'but', 'so') to separate independent clauses. For example: 'She wanted to play outside, so she finished her homework quickly.'

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What is the Oxford comma?

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The Oxford comma is the last comma in a list of three or more items, placed before 'and' or 'or'. For example: 'I like apples, bananas, and oranges.'

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Can commas be used in direct address?

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Yes, commas are used 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 compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is made up of two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction. For example: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'

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How do we use commas with adjectives?

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When two or more adjectives describe the same noun, we separate them with commas. For example: 'It was a long, tiring day.'