when do you use a comma in a sentence?
A. to denote an omission
B. to indicate an abrupt break in thought or structure
C. to show a pause in a sentence to separate items in a list
D. to mark the end of a sentence
The correct answers are A, B, and C.
A. to denote an omission: Commas can be used to indicate the omission of words or phrases within a sentence, such as in a parenthetical phrase or to indicate missing words in a quotation.
B. to indicate an abrupt break in thought or structure: Commas can be used to show a sudden change in direction or thought within a sentence, separating related but distinct ideas.
C. to show a pause in a sentence to separate items in a list: Commas are used to separate items in a list or series within a sentence.