Commas

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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', '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 because it has a subject and a verb.

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How do you use commas in a list?

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Use commas to separate items in a list, placing a comma before the conjunction in a series of three or more items.

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What is a compound sentence?

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

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When should you use commas with introductory phrases?

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

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What is a non-restrictive clause?

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A non-restrictive clause provides additional information but is not essential to the meaning of the sentence and is set off by commas.

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How do you punctuate 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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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 for clarity.

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When should you use commas with adjectives?

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Use commas to separate two or more adjectives that equally describe a noun.