Commas

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What is a comma?

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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.

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When should you use a comma before 'and' in a list?

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Use a comma before 'and' in a list when it separates three or more items (Oxford comma). For example: I bought apples, oranges, and bananas.

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What is the purpose of using commas in sentences?

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Commas help clarify meaning by indicating pauses, separating ideas, and organizing lists.

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How do you use commas with introductory phrases?

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Use a comma after an introductory phrase or clause. For example: "After dinner, we went for a walk."

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What is a non-restrictive clause?

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A non-restrictive clause provides additional information but is not essential to the meaning of the sentence. It is set off by commas. Example: "My brother, who lives in New York, is visiting."

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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. Example: "I wanted to go, but it was raining."

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What is the rule for using commas in direct address?

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Use commas to separate the name of a person being addressed from the rest of the sentence. Example: "Can you help me, Sarah?"

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How do you use commas in dates?

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Use commas to separate the day from the year in a full date. Example: "July 4, 1776, is a significant date in American history."

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What is the rule for using commas in geographical names?

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Use commas to separate elements in geographical names. Example: "I traveled to Paris, France, last summer."

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When should you use commas with adjectives?

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Use commas to separate two or more coordinate adjectives that describe the same noun. Example: "It was a long, tiring journey."