More Commas

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What is the purpose of a comma in a sentence?

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Commas are used 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 'but'?

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A comma should be used before 'but' 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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Commas are used to separate items in a list, except for the last item, which is usually preceded by 'and' or 'or'.

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What is a parenthetical phrase?

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A parenthetical phrase is a group of words that adds information to a sentence but can be removed without changing the sentence's meaning.

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When should you place a comma after an introductory phrase?

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A comma should be placed after an introductory phrase to separate it from the main clause.

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What is the rule for using commas with conjunctions?

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Use a comma before a conjunction (like 'and', 'but', 'or') when it connects two independent clauses.

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How do you punctuate a sentence with a direct address?

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Use commas to set off the name or title of the person being addressed in a 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'.

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When should you not use a comma?

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Do not use a comma when it separates a subject from its verb or when it separates a verb from its object.