Comma Rules Practice

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What is the rule for using commas in dates?

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Use a comma to separate the day from the year in a full date. Example: July 24, 2023.

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

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Use a comma before 'and' in a list of three or more items. Example: I bought apples, oranges, and bananas.

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What is a non-essential clause?

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A non-essential clause adds extra information to a sentence but is not necessary for its meaning. It should be set off by commas. Example: My brother, who lives in New York, is visiting.

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How do you punctuate direct quotations?

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Use commas to separate the quote from the speaker. Example: She said, "I will be there soon."

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What is the purpose of a comma in a compound sentence?

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Use a comma before a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) to connect two independent clauses. Example: I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.

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When should you use a comma after an introductory phrase?

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Use a comma after an introductory phrase or clause to separate it from the main clause. Example: After dinner, we went for a walk.

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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. Example: It was a long, tiring day.

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How do you use commas in addresses?

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Use commas to separate elements in an address. Example: I live at 123 Main Street, Springfield, Illinois.

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What is the rule for using commas with appositives?

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Use commas to set off appositives that provide additional information about a noun. Example: My friend, a talented musician, is performing tonight.

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When should you use a comma in a complex sentence?

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Use a comma before the subordinating conjunction in a complex sentence if the dependent clause comes first. Example: Although it was raining, we went for a hike.