What is a comma?
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9th - 12th Grade
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A punctuation mark used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence or to separate items in a list.
2.
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When should a comma be used before a conjunction?
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A comma should be used before a conjunction (like 'and', 'but', 'or') when it connects two independent clauses.
3.
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What is direct address in a sentence?
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Direct address occurs when a speaker directly addresses someone by name or title, often set off by commas.
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How do you properly use a direct address comma?
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Place a comma before and after the name or title when directly addressing someone in a sentence.
5.
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What is a compound sentence?
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A sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a conjunction.
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What is the purpose of a semicolon?
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A semicolon is used to connect closely related independent clauses or to separate items in a complex list.
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What is an independent clause?
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A group of words that can stand alone as a sentence, containing a subject and a verb.
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