Comma+Rules

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Commas are used to seperate independent clauses when they are joined by the coordinating conjunctions: //and, but, for, or, nor, so, yet.// //Example: I hate soda,and soda is really stupid.// The comma is used to connect the two independent clauses,thus it becomes the correct usage. Tip: In case you're wondering "What in the WORLD is a independent clause?!" You can check out the independent clause page on this wiki.

You also use commas after clauses,words (That come before the main clause),or phrases that are classified under Introductory. Some introductory words include //Because,As,While,After,Before, etc.// //Example: Before I could finish,my teacher picked up my test.// //Tip:Just understand the introductory clauses/words/phrases and you'll get this pretty good.//

//Yes we are about done.// //Commas can also be used to cut off information that is not needed.// //Example:// George lopez,the greatest comedian in the world,is funny.// If I were to take out the information between the commas,the sentence would still work. Tip: Just take out the part in the middle of the commas and if the sentence still works fine then you used the commas correctly.

One of the things you should have been taught before is that commas are also used to seperate a series of words. For example when you write "One two three" it should be "One,Two,Three" That's how commas work in this case, to seperate three or more words,clauses or phrases in a sentence.

You are also supposed to use commas to seperate contractive coordinate elements in a sentence, or to indicate a pause or shift in a sentence. Example: When you are reading out loud and see a comma,it generally means to stop. This is common in horror books read aloud. The commas can add more suspense. This makes the story more interesting.

You also use commas to seperate quotations and to prevent confusion to your readers.

This should help you understand commas alot better.

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