Indicating a Pause Quick Check

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When do you use a comma in a sentence? (1 point)
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to indicate an abrupt break in thought or structure
to indicate an abrupt break in thought or structure

to mark the end of a sentence
to mark the end of a sentence

to denote an omission
to denote an omission

to show a pause in a sentence or separate items in a list
to show a pause in a sentence or separate items in a list
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Answer 1

The correct response is:

to show a pause in a sentence or separate items in a list.

Commas are commonly used in these contexts to enhance clarity and readability.