What is a comma?
Commas

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4th Grade
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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 list?
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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 use commas with city and state names?
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Use a comma to separate the city from the state. For example: 'I live in Seattle, Washington.'
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What is the rule for using commas in direct quotes?
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Place a comma before the opening quotation mark when introducing a quote. For example: He said, 'Hello.'
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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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 of three or more items (Oxford comma). For example: 'I want to buy apples, oranges, and bananas.'
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What is a compound sentence?
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A compound sentence is made up of two independent clauses joined by a conjunction, often requiring a comma before the conjunction. For example: 'I wanted to go, but it was raining.'
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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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