Use a comma before a conjunction (and,
but, for, nor, yet, or, so) to connect two
independent clauses.
I had a history test today, so I studied
last night.
Use a comma to set off an opening
phrase.
As such, I feel that there is much we can
learn about human interaction by watching
Use a comma when using quotes to
separate the quote from the rest of
the sentence.
Like Bob Johnson said, "It's a great
day for hockey!"
Use a comma to separate subordinate
adjectives. If an and or a but can be put
between the adjectives, a comma
probably belongs there.
Fast and hot delivery!
Fast, hot deliverv!
Use a comma to separate three or more
things in a series.
Of Charles Dicken's novels, I have read
"Barnaby Rudge, " "The Pickwick
Papers, " "Nicholas Nickleby, " and "Bleak
House. "
Use a comma with phrases that reflect
contrast.
Learning about the works of
Hemmingway can be highly
advantageous to students, not only in
their high school careers, but in their
future college courses, as well.
Use a comma to set off a parenthetical
element (added information that can be taken
out without changing the meaning of the
sentence).
Now, many years after their time, we as a
country are faced at the starting ground where
these men once were.
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