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Write three sentences, each using a comma in a different way. Explain why the comma is needed in each sentence.
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1) I packed sandwiches, fruit, and water for the hike.
Why: The commas separate items in a series (the final comma before "and" is the serial/Oxford comma), which prevents ambiguity about which items are listed.
2) If it stops snowing, we'll drive to the grocery store.
Why: The comma follows an introductory subordinate clause and signals a pause before the main clause, clarifying the sentence structure.
3) Emily, who won the award last year, will speak at the conference.
Why: The commas set off a nonrestrictive (parenthetical) relative clause that adds extra information about Emily; without the commas the meaning would imply only the award winner will speak.
Why: The commas separate items in a series (the final comma before "and" is the serial/Oxford comma), which prevents ambiguity about which items are listed.
2) If it stops snowing, we'll drive to the grocery store.
Why: The comma follows an introductory subordinate clause and signals a pause before the main clause, clarifying the sentence structure.
3) Emily, who won the award last year, will speak at the conference.
Why: The commas set off a nonrestrictive (parenthetical) relative clause that adds extra information about Emily; without the commas the meaning would imply only the award winner will speak.
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