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Should Commas Be Used Before Conjunctions?

Maya Lin-Takahashi • • 7 min read
Should Commas Be Used Before Conjunctions?

When a coordinating conjunction joins two independent clauses

independent clauses
An independent clause (or main clause) is a clause that can stand by itself as a simple sentence. An independent clause contains a subject and a predicate and makes sense by itself.
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, a comma is used before the coordinating conjunction (unless the two independent clauses are very short). Conjunctions that are not followed by non-essential elements should never be followed by commas.

Why don't you use commas before a conjunction in a simple series?

1: In a simple series, use a comma to separate the elements, but don't put a comma before the conjunction. ... In both cases, there is a comma separating the first two items, but there is no comma before the conjunction.

What are the 8 rules for commas?

What are the 8 rules for commas?
  • Use a comma to separate independent clauses.
  • Use a comma after an introductory clause or phrase.
  • Use a comma between all items in a series.
  • Use commas to set off nonrestrictive clauses.
  • Use a comma to set off appositives.
  • Use a comma to indicate direct address.
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