Commas, Clauses and Phrases

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What is a non-essential adjective clause?

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A non-essential adjective clause is a group of words that describes a noun and can be removed from the sentence without changing its meaning. It is usually set off by commas.

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Provide an example of a properly punctuated non-essential adjective clause.

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"My brother, who is a chef, makes dinner every Sunday."

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What is an adverbial clause?

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An adverbial clause is a group of words that functions as an adverb, providing information about when, where, why, how, or to what extent something happens.

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Provide an example of an adverbial clause.

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"I will call you when I arrive."

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What is a prepositional phrase?

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A prepositional phrase is a group of words that begins with a preposition and ends with a noun or pronoun, providing additional information about time, location, or direction.

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Provide an example of a prepositional phrase.

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"under the table"

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What is the purpose of commas in a sentence?

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Commas are used to separate items in a list, set off non-essential clauses, and clarify meaning by indicating pauses.

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What is the difference between essential and non-essential clauses?

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Essential clauses are necessary for the meaning of the sentence and are not set off by commas, while non-essential clauses can be removed without changing the sentence's meaning and are set off by commas.

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How do you punctuate a non-essential clause?

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A non-essential clause is punctuated with commas before and after the clause.

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What is the role of a conjunction in a sentence?

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A conjunction connects words, phrases, or clauses, indicating the relationship between them.