Commas: Intro Phrases, Complex Sent, Items in Series

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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 after an introductory phrase?

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You should use a comma after an introductory phrase to separate it from the main clause of the sentence.

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Provide an example of a sentence with an introductory phrase followed by a comma.

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After dinner, we went for a walk.

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence is a sentence that contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

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How do you punctuate a complex sentence?

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You typically use a comma to separate the dependent clause from the independent clause when the dependent clause comes first.

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Provide an example of a complex sentence with correct punctuation.

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Although it was raining, we decided to go for a hike.

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What is an item in a series?

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An item in a series refers to elements listed in a sentence, usually separated by commas.

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How do you punctuate items in a series?

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You separate items in a series with commas, and use 'and' before the last item.

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Provide an example of a sentence with items in a series.

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I bought apples, oranges, bananas, and grapes.

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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'.