Comma rules Flashcards
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Use commas in dialogue. This means in speaker tags!
Use commas in dialogue. This means in speaker tags!
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Use a comma to separate independent clauses when they are joined by coordinating conjunctions (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so [or FANBOYS]).
Use a comma to separate independent clauses when they are joined by coordinating conjunctions (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so [or FANBOYS]).
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Use commas to separate items in a series. (ALWAYS use a comma before “and” in a series of three or more items. This necessary comma is referred to as the Oxford comma.)
Use commas to separate items in a series. (ALWAYS use a comma before “and” in a series of three or more items. This necessary comma is referred to as the Oxford comma.)
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Use a comma to set off two or more equal (coordinate) adjectives that modify the same noun.
Use a comma to set off two or more equal (coordinate) adjectives that modify the same noun.
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Use commas to set off nonessential (but descriptive!) information.
Use commas to set off nonessential (but descriptive!) information.
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Use a comma after an introductory clause/phrase OR at the end of an independent clause to add additional information.
Use a comma after an introductory clause/phrase OR at the end of an independent clause to add additional information.
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Use a comma when directly addressing someone.
Use a comma when directly addressing someone.
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Use a comma after introductory words, such as well, yes, why, hello, hey, etc.
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