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The comma is a valuable useful punctuation device because it separates the structural elements of sentences into manageable segments. The rules provided here are those found in traditional handbooks; however in certain rhetorical contexts and for specific purposes these rules may be broken.

 

Use a comma before a coordinating conjunction (for and nor but or yet so) to join two independent clauses. If the independent clauses are short and well-balanced a comma is optional.

 

The comma ( ) is a tricky little creature often peppering texts when an inexperienced author panics about their punctuation. Used correctly commas should clarify the meaning of the texts by dividing and grouping words phrases or clauses to help the reader.

 

Writers are often tempted to insert a comma between a subject and verb this way because speakers sometimes pause at that point in a sentence. But in writing the comma only makes the sentence seem stilted.

 

When to Use a Comma ( ) | Guide Rules & Examples Commas are used to split up different parts of a sentence and when used correctly they bring clarity and flow to your writing.

 

You do not have to use a comma after an adverbial clause or phrase but a comma will make it clear where the main clause starts. When an adverbial clause or phrase is very short (e.g. Nowadays Now Yesterday Today) you are safer to omit the comma.

 

The comma has several uses in English grammar all related to marking-off separate elements within a sentence.

 

A comma is a punctuation mark that separates elements and ideas within a sentence. The comma is the most common mark of punctuation?and the most commonly misused.

 

The serial comma is also known as the Oxford comma Harvard comma or series comma. Although less common in British English its usage occurs within both American and British English.