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12 Major Comma Uses Explained
Commas are confusing because they are used in many ways. However, the basic principle to using commas is simple: Use commas to separate clauses and phrases within sentences that have their own meaning.
The “rules” for commas below are broadly, but not universally, accepted. However, a careful writer considers two central issues:
- Reader understanding and
- Consistency.…
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Added by David Bowman on May 8, 2012 at 10:47pm —
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Life After High School - Traits that Help & Traits that Hurt
This no-nonsense text offers strategies for dealing with life after high school. The guide explains positive and negative traits that can help or hinder teens in their post high school life and gives readers tips to identify the path to success and avoid the route that often leads to failure. Available…
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Added by Olive Peart on February 27, 2012 at 2:59am —
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Use the Serial Comma
First, two correct examples of sentences using the serial comma.
1. The toy was red [comma] round [comma] and heavy.
2. I purchased pickles at the store [comma] gas at the convenience store [comma] and flowers at the florist for my beautiful wife.
Separate every item in a series with a comma.
Series: A series is a string of three or more…
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Added by David Bowman on April 14, 2011 at 7:00pm —
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