What is the purpose of commas in a sentence?
Commas Review

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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Commas are used to separate items in a list, indicate pauses, and clarify meaning in sentences.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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When should you use a comma before 'and' in a list?
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A comma should be used before 'and' in a list of three or more items (Oxford comma), e.g., 'I bought apples, oranges, and bananas.'
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How do you correctly write a date with commas?
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A date should be written with a comma after the day and before the year, e.g., 'December 25, 1990.'
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is an example of a sentence that uses commas correctly?
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'My sister, mom, and grandfather walked to the store.'
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the rule for using commas in compound sentences?
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Use a comma before a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) when connecting two independent clauses.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How do you use commas in direct address?
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Use commas to separate the name of the person being addressed from the rest of the sentence, e.g., 'Can you help me, Sarah?'
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the correct way to list items in a sentence?
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Items in a list should be separated by commas, e.g., 'I need to buy milk, bread, and eggs.'
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