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You should use a comma in a complex sentence when separating independent clauses connected by coordinating conjunctions (e.g., and, but, or, so). Commas can also be used to set off nonessential clauses or phrases within the sentence.

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When do you use a comma in a complex sentence?

Use a comma when you hear a pause in the sentence for a natural break, though short, between word groups within the sentence.


Should you use a comma after which?

The use of a comma does not depend on the word, it depends on the sentence structure. At times a comma will follow 'which' and at other times it will not.


When should 'which' be used instead of 'that' in a sentence?

use "that" when the meaning of the sentence changes. Sometimes "that" can be left out of the sentence. Never use a comma with "that". Use "which" when the meaning of the sentence does not change. Always use a comma with "which".


Do You use a comma to set off a direct address in a sentence?

Yes, you should use a comma to set off a direct address in a sentence. For example, in the sentence "John, can you please pass the salt?" the comma after "John" sets off the direct address.


Do you use a comma after hours in the following sentence At 1600 hours she arrived at the airport.?

Yes, a comma should be used after "hours" in this sentence. It should be written as: "At 1600 hours, she arrived at the airport."


When you start a sentence with the word but does it need a comma after it?

Not necessarily. The comma indicates a pause in speech. Use a comma after "but" only to indicate a noticeable pause in speech. If there is no pause, there should be no comma.


Do you put a comma after the word also in the biginning of the sentence?

Yes, but I wouldn't use also at the beginning of a sentence.


Do you use a comma after inc in a sentence?

no


When do you know to use a comma?

Commas are usually used to indicate a pause in speech or to separate ideas in a sentence. Where there is no pause and no confusion of ideas there should be no comma.


Which punctuation mark should you use in a compound sentence that includes a conjunction?

You should use a comma before the conjunction in a compound sentence. For example, "I like apples, and she likes oranges."


Do use a comma after the word that?

Yes, you should use a comma after the word "that" when it introduces a dependent clause in a sentence. This helps clarify the relationship between the main clause and the dependent clause.


Do you use comma after and or before?

You rarely use a comma after and, unless there is an elliptical expression there, and some people believe that you should never use a comma before and.In general, commas are not used but there are exceptional circumstances.