Commas, Compound Sentences, and Compound Predicates

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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 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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What is a compound predicate?

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A compound predicate is when two or more verbs share the same subject in a sentence.

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Example of a compound sentence.

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I wanted to go to the park, but it started to rain.

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Example of a compound predicate.

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The dog barked and ran around the yard.

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Do you need a comma in the sentence: 'I want to go on vacation to Greece but I cannot afford the flight'?

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Yes, a comma is needed before 'but' because it connects two independent clauses.

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Do you need a comma in the sentence: 'Homework takes forever to do and is no fun either'?

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No, a comma is not needed because 'and' connects two parts of a single idea.

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What is the rule for using commas in a list?

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

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Do you need a comma in the sentence: 'She lives in Tokyo and speaks Japanese and English'?

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No, a comma is not needed because 'and' connects two verbs that share the same subject.