Commas Review

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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 do you use a comma in a series?

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You use commas to separate three or more items in a list. For example: 'I like apples, oranges, and bananas.'

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How do you punctuate a date in a sentence?

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When writing a date, use commas to separate the day from the year. For example: 'July 4, 1776, is a significant date.'

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What is the correct way to write a city and state?

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When writing a city and state, use a comma to separate them. For example: 'I live in Austin, Texas.'

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What is the Oxford comma?

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The Oxford comma is the final comma in a list of items, placed before 'and' or 'or.' For example: 'I bought apples, oranges, and bananas.'

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How do you use commas with introductory phrases?

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

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence contains two independent clauses joined by a conjunction, often separated by a comma. For example: 'I wanted to go, but it was raining.'

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When should you not use a comma?

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Do not use a comma to separate a subject from its verb or a verb from its object. For example: 'The dog barked loudly.'

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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. For example: 'Can you help me, Sarah?'

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What is a non-restrictive clause?

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A non-restrictive clause adds extra information to a sentence and is set off by commas. For example: 'My brother, who lives in New York, is visiting.'