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Does a compound sentence need a comma?
No
In a compound sentence do you use a comma before the word and?
Example: It was hot, humid, and raining. In the example above, the comma after "humid" is unnecessary but acceptable. The use of the comma before 'and' is called the 'serial comma' or the 'Oxford comma', it's optional. Many people use the serial comma for clarity. The other use of a comma is to break up a long sentence, and signifies a slight pause. Example: He hit the ball, dropped the bat, and ran to first base.
Do compound sentences have to include a comma?
Yes, it most deffinetly does. When you combine two sentences you should always use a comma, unless the sentence already has many commas in it. In which case you get ride of the conjunction and use a semicolon(;).
Do you use a comma after inc in a sentence?
no
Do you use commas between compound subjects and compound verbs?
Compound or not, never separate a subject from its predicate with a comma.
Why use comma before and?
A comma is used before "and" if it is a compound sentence. You can check to see if it is compound sentence by covering up the "and" and seeing if both parts of the sentence make sence by themselves. No comma is needed if the sentence is not compound. For Example: Bob ran, and he walked. (comma b/c it's compound) Bob ran and walked. (no comma b/c it's not compound) Hope this helps!
When do you use a comma in a compound sentence?
A comma is used before a coordinating conjunction (such as "and," "but," "or") that connects two independent clauses in a compound sentence. For example: "I like coffee, but she prefers tea."
Does a compound sentence need a comma?
No
In a compound sentence do you put a comma before the word because?
Yes, when combining two independent clauses with a conjunction like "because" in a compound sentence, you typically use a comma before the conjunction.
When you use a comma to join two independent clauses that can stand alone as sentences you have created an?
comma splice
Is a semicolon is necessary in a compound sentence if a coordinating conjunction is not used?
No, a semicolon is not necessary in a compound sentence if a coordinating conjunction is not used. You can use a comma to separate the independent clauses in a compound sentence instead.
Which punctuation mark should you use in a compound sentence that includes a conjunction?
You should use a comma before the conjunction in a compound sentence. For example, "I like apples, and she likes oranges."
Two sentences written as one sentence and usually separated by comma?
A comma splice is the use of a comma to join two independent clauses without a conjunction. It is considered an error in formal writing.
What is two sentences written as one sentence and is usually separated by a comma?
A compound sentence consists of two independent clauses joined by a comma and a coordinating conjunction.
How can a compound sentence become a comma splice?
A compound sentence becomes a comma splice when two independent clauses are incorrectly joined together with just a comma, without a coordinating conjunction or proper punctuation. This creates a run-on sentence where the two ideas are not properly connected.
Can you use a comma to replace a conjunction in a compound sentence?
No, a comma cannot replace a conjunction in a compound sentence. Conjunctions are used to connect independent clauses in a compound sentence, while commas are used to separate items in a list or to provide additional information within a sentence.
What are four rules of using commas?
Use a comma to separate items in a list. Use a comma before a coordinating conjunction in a compound sentence. Use commas to set off introductory elements in a sentence. Use commas to separate non-essential or parenthetical elements within a sentence.
