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Commas

Commas. By Casey Conrad. The comma separates the structural elements of sentences into manageable segments. Use commas to separate independent clauses when they are joined by any of these seven coordinating conjunctions:. And But For Or Nor So Yet . Example.

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Commas

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  1. Commas By Casey Conrad

  2. The comma separates the structural elements of sentences into manageable segments.

  3. Use commas to separate independent clauses when they are joined by any of these seven coordinating conjunctions: • And • But • For • Or • Nor • So • Yet

  4. Example • The game was over, but the crowd refused to leave.

  5. Use commas after introductory: • Phrases • Clauses • Or words that come before the main clause.

  6. Examples • While I was eating, the cat scratched at the door.

  7. Because her alarm clock was broken, she was late for class.

  8. Common introductory words that should be followed by a comma include: • Yes • However • Well Yes, I am going to the store.

  9. Commas set off items in a series. • I bought some eggs, milk, butter, and bread at the store.

  10. The End

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