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Commas: Twelve uses
1.Between items in a series: words phrases or clauses in a series.
2.To keep numbers clear: to separate digits in a number.
3. In dates and addresses
4.To set off dialogue: to set off only exact words of the speaker.
5.To set off interruptions: to set off something that interrupts the main thought of the sentence.
6.To set off interjections: to set off a weak exclamation from the rest of the sentence.
7. In direct addresses: used to set off a noun that is being directly addressed from the sentence.
8. In letter writing: used after the salutation.
9. Between two independent clauses: used between two independent clauses which are joined by coordinating conjunctions.
10. To set off appositives: used to set off a word or phrase that renames the noun or pronoun before it.
11. To separate adjectives: used to separate two or more adjectives that modify the same noun.
12. To set off long phrases and clauses: to separate a long modifying phrase or clause from the independent clause following it.
Semicolon: Two uses
1. Between independent clauses: used to join two or more independent clauses which aren't connected with a coordinating conjunction.
2. To separate phrases: used to separate a series of phrases which already contain commas.
Colon: Three uses
1. To introduce a list
2. After a salutation: used in a business letter.
3. Between numbers in time
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∙ 10y agoa comma is used for lists for a pause and when you need to sepreate 2 clauses
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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 is a comma needed after parenthesis?
Use comma in a writing. Procedurel Text, Recounts Or others.
When you use an asterisk to denote a footnote does a comma go before or after it?
The comma would come after it.
Do you use a comma after inc in a sentence?
no
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.
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.
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?
You add the comma before the connector.
Should you use a comma after which?
Yes, a comma should be used after "which" when it introduces a nonrestrictive clause in a sentence.
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.
How do you use a comma to separate a phrase or clause that comes before the main parts?
if the main or most important part is before the main parts you use a comma, but if it is after then no comma
Where does the comma go when you use the word 'that'?
There is no word in English that necessarily requires a comma.
