Commas and appositives

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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 you use a comma before a conjunction?

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You should use a comma before a conjunction (like 'and' or 'but') when it connects two independent clauses.

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What is an appositive?

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An appositive is a noun or noun phrase that renames or provides additional information about another noun.

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How do you punctuate an appositive?

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An appositive is usually set off by commas if it is non-restrictive (not essential to the meaning of the sentence).

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Example of a sentence with an appositive.

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My brother, a talented musician, plays the guitar.

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What is the rule for commas in a list?

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Use commas to separate items in a list of three or more.

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Correct the sentence: 'I bought apples oranges and bananas.'

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I bought apples, oranges, and bananas.

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When do you use a comma after an introductory phrase?

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Use a comma after an introductory phrase or clause to separate it from the main clause.

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Example of a sentence with an introductory phrase.

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After dinner, we went for a walk.

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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'.