Commas, commas, and more 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 in dates?

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Use a comma to separate the day from the year in a date, e.g., May 5, 2020.

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How do you use commas in addresses?

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Use a comma to separate the city from the state in an address, e.g., Austin, Texas.

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What is the rule for using commas with introductory phrases?

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Use a comma after an introductory phrase or clause, e.g., 'For example, you could take the dog for a walk.'

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How do you punctuate a greeting in a letter?

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Use a comma after the greeting in a letter, e.g., 'Dear Brianna,'.

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What is the correct way to write a closing in a letter?

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Use a comma after the closing phrase in a letter, e.g., 'Your friend,'.

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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, e.g., 'I bought apples, oranges, and bananas.'

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence contains two independent clauses joined by a conjunction, often requiring a comma before the conjunction.

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How do you use commas with adjectives?

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Use commas to separate two or more adjectives that equally describe a noun, e.g., 'It was a long, tiring day.'

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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', e.g., 'I like apples, bananas, and cherries.'