Commas in Dates & Address

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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 we use commas in dates?

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Commas are used in dates to separate the day from the year, for example: July 6, 1961.

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How do we write a full date with commas?

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A full date is written as: Month Day, Year. For example: January 15, 1929.

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

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A city and state should be separated by a comma, for example: Houston, Texas.

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What is the correct format for writing an address?

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An address should include the street, city, state, and zip code, with commas separating the city and state. For example: Pauline St, New Orleans, LA 70117.

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What is the rule for commas in a list?

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Commas are used to separate items in a list, for example: 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 and separating ideas.

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How do you write a date without a comma?

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A date can be written without a comma when only the month and day are mentioned, for example: July 6 1961.

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What is the correct way to write 'October 4 1957'?

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The correct way is: October 4, 1957.

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When should you not use a comma in a date?

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Do not use a comma when writing just the month and day, for example: July 6 1961.