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Some rules about using a comma is to use it to separate words and words groups with a series of three or more. Another rule is to separate two adjectives when the word 'and' can be used in-between them. More rules on commas can be found online on the Grammer Book website.

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How many comma rules are there?

4


What are various comma rules that exist?

Delete commas, that are, not nessecary


Is there a comma after ie?

Every style manual I have referenced indicates that the proper use is to include the comma so that it looks like this: i.e.,


Do you use a comma after but?

In general, no, but there are some situations in which using a comma after "but" is correct. If the word "but" is followed by an expression that needs to be set off by commas, then you would put a comma after "but" and another comma after the expression. Here is an example: I was going to say no, but, because you have presented such a persuasive argument, I have decided to allow it. An example of a more typical sentence using "but", where there is a comma before but not after "but", is the first sentence in this answer.


Do you use a comma when using conjunction but?

no


Is there a comma at the end of a list?

Typically, a comma is not needed at the end of a list if it is the last item in the list. However, some style guides, such as APA, recommend using a serial comma (also known as the Oxford comma) that is placed before the conjunction in a list, including the one before the final item, for clarity and consistency.


Do you put a capital letter after a comma?

No, a capital letter is not typically placed after a comma in standard English grammar rules. A comma is used to separate independent clauses within a sentence or to separate items in a list. After a comma, the next word should generally be in lowercase unless it is a proper noun or the start of a new sentence.


What are four rules of using commas?

Use a comma to separate items in a list. Use a comma before a coordinating conjunction in a compound sentence. Use commas to set off introductory elements in a sentence. Use commas to separate non-essential or parenthetical elements within a sentence.


Do you need a comma before the word and?

A comma before "and" depends on the specific context. In a series of items, some style guides recommend using a comma before "and" (the Oxford comma) for clarity, while others omit it. In other cases, such as coordinating conjunctions joining independent clauses, a comma before "and" is typically used.


Using a comma in questions?

When forming a question, a comma is not typically used before the question mark. However, a comma can be used to separate a list of items in the question itself, such as "Do you need apples, oranges, or bananas?"


Comma before as?

Typically, there is no need for a comma before the word "as." However, using one is not technically wrong, just superfluous.


What can you do as a writer to ensure that comma usage helps me to communicate the correct meaning of my sentence?

Make sure you know the difference between using a comma, and using en ellipses. When you are writing, ask yourself "Is it necessary to pause, and if so, do I want to pause with a comma, or break up the sentence using an ellipses?"