Comma Rules

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What is the purpose of a comma in a sentence?

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To indicate a pause between parts of a sentence, separate items in a list, or clarify meaning.

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When should you use a comma before 'and' in a list?

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When listing three or more items, a comma is used before 'and' (Oxford comma) to clarify the separation.

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What is an interrupter phrase?

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A phrase that adds extra information to a sentence but can be removed without changing the sentence's meaning, usually set off by commas.

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

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I like apples, oranges, and bananas.

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What is the rule for using commas with adjectives?

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Use commas to separate two or more coordinate adjectives that describe the same noun.

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Correct the sentence: 'It was a long boring day.'

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It was a long, boring day.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a conjunction.

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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 to separate it from the main clause.

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What is the rule for using commas with direct address?

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Use commas to separate the name of the person being addressed from the rest of the sentence.

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Correct the sentence: 'Let's eat Grandma.'

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Let's eat, Grandma.