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There are three main types of commas that are commonly used, and frequently trip up an unwary writer: 1. In a list 2. Joining with a conjunction 3. Instead of brackets *Commas are NOT meant to be used “wherever you would pause”. Even if you’ve been told this in the past, it is not correct. There are specific rules for using commas, and they don’t include anything about pausing or taking a breath. 1. Commas in a list These are the commas we're most familiar with. Every item on the list is…

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Monday, August 23, 2010 I Just Don't Have Any Comma Sense I think if I had to pay for every time I used a comma, my Visa card would already be maxed. I love using comma’s, however I truthfully have no idea where they go or where to place them. I usually just insert them wherever I take a breath in my thinking, or whenever I want to make a sentence look more esthetically attractive. (I’m a Libra, what can I tell you?) I mean does a comma always go after the word but or so? But, I like it that…

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Commas operate as visual markers which separate parts of the sentence so that you can understand it better. When reading aloud, we know to pause slightly where a comma appears and to pause a little longer where a semicolon or full stop is used. Similarly, when writing, we use punctuation to shape the writing and distinguish between phrases, clauses and items in lists.  Test your punctuation skills with this quiz. Where To Put Commas, Comma Punctuation, Punctuation Marks For Kids, Power Of Punctuation, Ks3 English, Question Mark Symbol, Funny Smiley, Punctuation Posters, Funny Numbers

Commas operate as visual markers which separate parts of the sentence so that you can understand it better. When reading aloud, we know to pause slightly where a comma appears and to pause a little longer where a semicolon or full stop is used. Similarly, when writing, we use punctuation to shape the writing and distinguish between phrases, clauses and items in lists. Test your punctuation skills with this quiz.

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