USE A COMMA AFTER AN INTRODUCTORY CLAUSE OR PHRASE.
Rule: Use a comma after an introductory clause or phrase. A comma tells readers that the introductory clause or phrase has come to a close and that the main part of the sentence is about to begin.
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.
Can commas go anywhere?
Commas go anywhere you feel like pausing; it's personal preference. It's fine to put just a comma between two complete sentences. Cumulative adjectives get commas, while coordinate adjectives do not. Which sentence uses an ellipsis correctly?
