Comma Test

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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 commas be used in a list?

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Commas should be used to separate three or more items in a list to clarify the meaning.

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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'. It is used to avoid ambiguity.

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How do commas function in compound sentences?

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Commas are used before coordinating conjunctions (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) to separate independent clauses in compound sentences.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought and cannot stand alone.

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How do commas help clarify sentence meaning?

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Commas help clarify sentence meaning by indicating pauses, separating ideas, and preventing misreading.

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What is a non-essential clause?

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A non-essential clause provides additional information but can be removed without changing the sentence's main meaning. It is set off by commas.

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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.

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When should commas be used with direct address?

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Commas should be used to separate the name of a person being addressed from the rest of the sentence.

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What is a compound-complex sentence?

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A compound-complex sentence contains at least two independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses.