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The Use of Commas
This question appears to vague because there are many different ways. Here are some basic ways of comma usage:
-Whenever you have what is called a "FANBOYS" you use a comma before a "FANBOYS".
Now as you are probably wondering, what is a FANBOY? A "FANBOYS" is an acronym that stands for:
*for
*and
*nor
*but
*or
*yet
*so
So whenever you have a "FANBOYS" you put a comma in front of the "FANBOYS", HOWEVER, this rule only applies if you have two independent clauses. Now you are probably wondering what an independent clause is. An independent clause is a complete sentence that consist of a subject and a verb; it also makes complete sense.
Example:
The man went to the store, and the woman went home.
"The man went to the store is an independent clause, and "the woman went home" is an independent clause". So between the the two independent clauses you put a "FANBOYS".
Now if you have an independent clause and a phrase you do not put a comma between the independent clause and phrase. A phrase does not consist of either a subject or verb, and it does not make sense.
Example:
The student did her homework and went to bed.
*note "the student did her homework" is an independent clause, however, "went to bed" is a phrase because it does not have a subject; it also does not make sense.
*There are MANY different ways to use commas. This is just one of the many basics.
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Is it correct to use a comma after the word and?
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 a compound sentence do you use a comma before the word and?
Example: It was hot, humid, and raining. In the example above, the comma after "humid" is unnecessary but acceptable. The use of the comma before 'and' is called the 'serial comma' or the 'Oxford comma', it's optional. Many people use the serial comma for clarity. The other use of a comma is to break up a long sentence, and signifies a slight pause. Example: He hit the ball, dropped the bat, and ran to first base.
When you use an asterisk to denote a footnote does a comma go before or after it?
The comma would come after it.
When is a comma needed after parenthesis?
Use comma in a writing. Procedurel Text, Recounts Or others.
Do you use a comma after inc in a sentence?
no
Where does the comma go when you use the word 'because?
The comma goes after the word 'because' when it is used at the beginning of a dependent clause, separating the clause from the main clause. For example: "I stayed inside, because it was raining."
Should you use a comma after which?
Yes, a comma should be used after "which" when it introduces a nonrestrictive clause in a sentence.
Is it correct to use a comma after the word and?
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.
Do you use a comma before Jr?
Yes, you should use a comma before "Jr." when writing a person's name to separate the person's last name from the suffix. For example, "John Smith, Jr."
Use comma after name and before RN?
No, a comma is not necessary.
Can you use a comma after is?
no
When do you use comma after and?
no
Do you use comma after finally?
You can use a comma after an opener , so if it is 'Finally' the opener you are talking about, then yes.
Comma before or after the word but?
The comma should come before the word "but" when it is used to separate two independent clauses. For example: "I wanted to go to the store, but it started raining."
Should you use a comma before the word Corp in a company name?
In a company name such as "ABC Corp," do not use a comma. However, use a comma in the formulation, "ABC, Inc."
Do you have to put an and after the last comma in a list?
You can use ", and" or just "and" but not just a comma.
When do you use a comma in a compound sentence?
A comma is used before a coordinating conjunction (such as "and," "but," "or") that connects two independent clauses in a compound sentence. For example: "I like coffee, but she prefers tea."
