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When you want to introduce a list
To replace the word and in compound sentences
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 11y agoCommas are for taking a break in a sentence, not as long as a full stop though. Usually you would use a comma to join two sentences together, only you'd put a claus such as only or however. Put the clauses either before or after the comma. Remember to use commas in lists, just not in between the last two things in the list, for that part you put and. Never Start A Sentence With And!
examples of how to use commas:
I bought potatoes, carrots, chocolate biscuits, chinese crackers and a huge pumpkin.
Mum, when do we get to go home, I'm famished(hungry).
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∙ 13y agoIn a sentence, you would put commas here:
I saw a penny in the street yesterday, and it was very shiny!
You put a comma instead of 'and' and periods, however, if there are more than two (2) compound items, one always places an 'and' INSTEAD of a comma before the last item. To wit:
My friend was angry, sweating and rude when he yelled at the bartender.
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∙ 14y agoTo be basic, whenever you pause naturally in a sentence (imagine saying it out loud) you put a comma.
It's not exactly that simple though, so here:
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/607/02/
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∙ 12y agocommas are ofter used to enclose words in a sentence, information that is not essential to the meaning of the sentence. Such words are preceded and followed by a comma. As an alternative explanation, commas are used to separate clauses - a dependent clause from an independent clause. So, an example would be "my cat, if you do not mind me saying so, ran up your tree". The main point is that "my cat ran up your tree" the rest of the sentence is not relevent to that action.
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∙ 13y agowhen u r naming a lot of nouns after the first one put a comma (apples,bannana,peach)
in date
(Feb.28,2001)
between state
(Memphis,Tennesse)
after a name in a command example
(Sheila,Get out of my room.)
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∙ 9y agoA common is not appropriate in the middle of a sentence. A common is also not appropriate when it breaks up an idea.
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∙ 13y agou use a full stop when you take a breath. or a new idea
and same with the comma
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∙ 15y agoGenerally, you need a comma when writing.
Jarred Buss
april 22, 1953
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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."
Following situations would it be inappropriate to use a comma?
It would be appropriate to use a comma between compound subjects or compound verbs.
Should you put a comma before the word too?
Yes, a comma should be placed before the word "too" when it is used at the end of a sentence to indicate "also" or "in addition." For example, "I enjoy hiking, too."
What is an appropriate use for a comma?
You use commas between items in a list, between the date and the year, and after the greeting in a friendly letter.
In which o the following situations is it not appropriate to use a comma?
To replace the word and in compound sentences
Does a comma always come before 'as appropriate'?
No, a comma before "as appropriate" is not necessary. It depends on the context of the sentence and whether it flows better with or without the comma.
In a friendly letter what mark comes after the greeting?
the appropriate thing is a comma
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.
