It can be used, but not very often. Example:
You do not normally see:
He has pears and, oranges.
In this case:
He has pears, apples, durians, and, some oranges.
It is not used regularly, but some people use it after they have been 'listing', as in this case, where I am listing fruits.
Yes, a comma can be used after the word "and" when it connects two independent clauses in a compound sentence or when it separates items in a list.
Yes, a comma is typically used after the word "thereafter" when it is used to indicate a sequence of events or actions.
Yes, a comma is not necessary after the word "yes" when it is used to answer a question. The comma is typically used when there is additional information following the "yes" that needs to be separated.
Yes, typically a comma is used after the word 'furthermore' when it is used to introduce additional information or to connect ideas.
Yes, typically a comma is used before the word "before" when it is used to introduce a dependent clause or phrase. For example, "She studied for hours before taking the exam."
A comma is typically not used after the word "since" when it is used to indicate time ("since 2010"). However, a comma may be used after "since" when it is being used as a conjunction to introduce a dependent clause ("Since you are here, let's get started").
No.
Yes, a comma is typically used after the word "thereafter" when it is used to indicate a sequence of events or actions.
No. After the word and comma can not be used, as it is grammatically inappropriate to use comma after conjunctions such as and, which are called coordinate conjunctions.
In many cases, the word 'however' is followed by a comma. The problem with the word is that one must be careful not to over use a comma. However the word is used,(note that there is no comma used in this connection) the word itself frequently does not need a comma as an automatic punctuation.However, (meaning 'on the other hand') phrasing will most often determine if the word is followed by a comma. These two instances here are examples of when to use or not use the comma as punctuation for this word. When the word is used as a substitute for the phrase 'on the other hand', it is most often followed by a comma.
A comma before "and" depends on the context. Use a comma before "and" in a list of items (e.g., red, blue, and green). However, do not use a comma before "and" when it connects two independent clauses unless it is needed for clarity or to avoid confusion.
Either a comma or a semi colon can be used, depending on the rest of the sentence.
Yes
A comma is often used before "like" when it is used to introduce examples or comparisons. For example: "She enjoys outdoor activities, like hiking and biking."
The word "also" does not require a comma after it, but it depends on how it is used. This sentence does not need a comma after "also": Implementation of the Proposed Project also would enable NID to meet future needs.
Yes. Therefore is usually used at the start of a sentence, to indicate a concluding idea or thought. The comma following it is used as a pause, separating the connecting word from the idea or thought. Strangely enough, a comma is not used in my sentence above because " Therefore " is used as the subject of the verb is, rather than used as a connecting word to a previous idea or statement.
Then
You do not have to put a comma after the word nevertheless whether you are using it as an adverb or in conjuction. The examples are: "while we disliked each other, nevertheless we agreed". When used as conjuction, "Emma wished he would be less pointed, nevertheless could not help being amused".