Commas and Clauses

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What is a comma?

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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 a comma be used 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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A group of words that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a conjunction.

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Provide an example of a compound sentence using 'and'.

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I wanted to go for a walk, and my friend wanted to join me.

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What is the purpose of using commas in a list?

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Commas are used to separate items in a list to clarify the individual elements.

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When should a comma be used after an introductory phrase?

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

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A conjunction that connects words, phrases, or clauses of equal rank, such as 'and', 'but', 'or'.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A group of words that contains a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought.

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Provide an example of a sentence with a dependent clause.

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