What is a comma?
Commas

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8th 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.
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When should you use a comma before a conjunction?
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Use a comma before a conjunction (like 'and', 'but', 'or') when it connects two independent clauses.
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How do you use commas in a list?
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Use commas to separate items in a list, except for the last item, which is usually preceded by 'and' or 'or'.
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Where should a comma be placed in dates?
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Place a comma after the day and after the year when writing dates (e.g., August 21, 2017).
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What is the rule for using commas with introductory phrases?
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Use a comma after an introductory phrase or clause that precedes the main clause.
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How do you use commas with adjectives?
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Use commas to separate two or more coordinate adjectives that describe the same noun.
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What is a non-restrictive clause?
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A clause that adds extra information to a sentence but is not essential to its meaning, usually set off by commas.
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