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To join together sentences whose subjects and predicates are similar and/or of the same overall subject.

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Are commas used to enclose restrictive phrases and clauses?

No, commas are not used to enclose restrictive phrases and clauses. Restrictive phrases and clauses provide essential information about the noun they are modifying and should not be separated by commas.


When are commas used?

Commas are used to separate items in a list, to separate independent clauses in a compound sentence, to set off introductory phrases or clauses, and to offset nonessential information.


Are Introductory participial phrases and adverb clauses set off from main clauses by commas?

Yes, introductory participal phrases and adverb clauses are set off from main clauses by commas


Should a semicolon be used to separate two phrases if one of them contains commas at all not just in a list?

A semicolon should be used to separate two independent clauses, especially if the clauses are closely related. Using a semicolon can help clarify the relationship between the ideas presented in each clause, even if one of the clauses contains commas within it.


What punctuation is used to set off nonrestrictive clauses and phrases?

Nonrestrictive clauses and phrases are set off by commas. These commas separate additional information that is not necessary for the sentence's meaning but provides extra details.


What is the difference between an indepent clause and a depent claues?

Commas are used differently when a clause is an independent clauses or if the clause is a dependent/subordinate clauses.


When an subordinate clause is used as an adjective when should you use a comma?

Use commas to separate clauses.


What type of sentence has three commas in it?

A sentence with three commas may be a complex sentence with multiple dependent clauses separated by commas.


What are the main uses of commas?

When you want a pause in a sentence, you use a comma.


How are semicolons and commas similar?

Semicolons and commas are both punctuation marks used to separate parts of a sentence or list. However, semicolons are generally used to link closely related independent clauses, while commas are used to separate items in a list or to provide clarity within a sentence.


In which sentence have commas been used correctly?

The sentence "I am going to the store, to buy some milk and bread, after work." uses commas correctly to separate two clauses in the sentence.


Which one of these uses commas correctly?

Without seeing the examples you provided, I can't confirm which one uses commas correctly. However, in general, commas are used to separate items in a list, set off introductory phrases or clauses, and separate independent clauses in compound sentences. Make sure to check for consistency and clarity when using commas.