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{{Short description|Punctuation mark used in various languages}}
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{{Punctuation marks}}

A '''comma''' (,) is a [[punctuation mark]] that appears in several languages, including [[English language|English]], [[Spanish language|Spanish]], and [[French language|French]]. It is used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence or to separate items in a list. The comma is an essential tool in [[writing]] and [[grammar]], helping to clarify meaning and improve readability.

==Usage==
Commas are used in various contexts, including:

===Separating Items in a List===
Commas are used to separate items in a list of three or more items. For example:
* I bought apples, oranges, and bananas.

===Before Conjunctions===
A comma is often placed before a [[conjunction]] (such as "and," "but," or "or") in a compound sentence. For example:
* She wanted to go to the park, but it started to rain.

===After Introductory Elements===
Commas are used after introductory words, phrases, or clauses. For example:
* After the meeting, we went out for lunch.

===Setting Off Nonessential Information===
Commas are used to set off nonessential information that adds extra details but is not crucial to the meaning of the sentence. For example:
* My brother, who lives in New York, is visiting us next week.

===Direct Address===
Commas are used to separate the name of a person being addressed from the rest of the sentence. For example:
* Lisa, can you help me with this?

===Dates and Addresses===
Commas are used in dates and addresses to separate elements. For example:
* He was born on July 4, 1776, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

==History==
The comma has its origins in [[Ancient Greece]], where it was used to indicate a short pause in a sentence. The modern comma evolved from the [[medieval]] practice of using a virgule (/) to indicate a pause.

==Related Punctuation Marks==
* [[Semicolon]]
* [[Colon (punctuation)]]
* [[Period (punctuation)]]
* [[Apostrophe]]
* [[Quotation marks]]

==See Also==
* [[Punctuation]]
* [[Grammar]]
* [[Syntax]]
* [[Writing]]
* [[List of punctuation marks]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

[[Category:Punctuation]]
[[Category:Grammar]]
[[Category:Writing]]
[[Category:Typography]]

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