Commas re-do

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What is the purpose of a comma in a sentence?

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Commas are used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence, to separate items in a list, and to clarify meaning.

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When should you use a comma before a conjunction?

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A comma should be used 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, containing 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.

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How do you use commas in a list?

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Commas are used to separate items in a list, for example: 'I bought apples, oranges, and bananas.'

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Where should the comma go in this sentence: 'My brother who is a doctor lives in New York.'?

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The correct placement is: 'My brother, who is a doctor, lives in New York.'

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What is a non-restrictive clause?

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A non-restrictive clause adds extra information to a sentence but is not essential to its meaning and is usually set off by commas.

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What is a restrictive clause?

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A restrictive clause provides essential information about the noun it modifies and is not set off by commas.

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When should you not use a comma before 'because'?

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You should not use a comma before 'because' when it introduces a clause that is essential to the meaning of the sentence.

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What is the rule for using commas with introductory phrases?

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A comma should be used after an introductory phrase or clause to separate it from the main clause.