Comma Rules

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Comma Rules

• Use commas after introductory phrases and
  clauses.
• After we completed our whirlwind visit to all
  three amusement parks, we fell into a dead sleep
  for 12 hours.

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Comma Rules

• Use commas after shorter introductory phrases and
  clauses if necessary to avoid confusion.
• To Donald Duck, Mickey Mouse is no stranger.
• To chili, hotdogs are a natural accompaniment.

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Comma Rules

• An introductory phrase may be one or two words
• It may also be a longer dependent clause
• After the boys went to bed, Santa stopped by with
  presents.

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Comma Usage in a Series

• Use commas to separate items in a series.
•    A series is a list of 3 or more items, the
  last two of which are joined by and, or, or nor.
• _____________, ______________, and _____________
•            

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