What is a comma?
3.4 Commas

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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.
2.
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When should you use a comma before a conjunction?
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You should use a comma before a conjunction (like 'and', 'but', 'or') when it connects two independent clauses.
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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 because it has a subject and a verb.
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What is a dependent clause?
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A dependent clause is a group of words that cannot stand alone as a sentence and usually begins with a subordinating conjunction (like 'because', 'although').
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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When should you use a comma after an introductory phrase?
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You should use a comma after an introductory phrase to separate it from the main clause of the sentence.
6.
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What is a list and how do commas help?
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A list is a series of items. Commas are used to separate items in a list to make it clear and easy to read.
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What is a compound sentence?
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A compound sentence is a sentence that has at least two independent clauses joined by a conjunction.
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