Commas in Letters
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Objective
I can correctly use commas to separate elements in dates, addresses, and clauses within a letter.
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Key concepts
3 concepts
- 1
Commas are used to indicate a pause or break in a sentence, giving the reader time to understand the message.
- 2
Commas are used to separate items or adjectives in a list, including a comma before the word "and".
- 3
When writing a date, use a comma to separate the month and day from the year.
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Practice
3 questions
Correct the following sentence, adding commas where they are needed: On December 10 2024 I will graduate.
Which of the following sentences uses commas correctly when addressing someone directly?
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Exit ticket
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“Correct the following sentence, adding commas where they are needed: On December 1 2024 I am moving to 123 Main Street Anytown USA.”
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