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Q. Where do I put my commas?
Comma Use
Table of Contents
- Q. Where do I put my commas?
- Q. Do I need a comma?
- Q. How do you correct a comma splice?
- Q. Why are comma splices bad?
- Q. Does Grammarly check for comma splices?
- Q. How do you combine an incomplete and complete sentence?
- Q. Do you use a comma to join two independent clauses?
- Q. What is an example of coordination?
- Use commas to separate independent clauses when they are joined by any of these seven coordinating conjunctions: and, but, for, or, nor, so, yet.
- Use commas after introductory a) clauses, b) phrases, or c) words that come before the main clause.
Q. Do I need a comma?
Commas don’t just signify pauses in a sentence — precise rules govern when to use this punctuation mark. Commas are needed before coordinating conjunctions, after dependent clauses (when they precede independent clauses), and to set off appositives.
Q. How do you correct a comma splice?
Comma Splices
- One of the easiest ways to correct comma splices is to create two separate sentences.
- Usually, a comma indicates a brief pause.
- You can also correct a comma splice by inserting a coordinating conjunction such as and, or, nor, for, or but.
Q. Why are comma splices bad?
Comma splices are bad because commas are not strong enough to hold two independent clauses together, which results in a run-on sentence.
- Commas (Eight Basic Uses)
- 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.
Q. Does Grammarly check for comma splices?
Q. How do you combine an incomplete and complete sentence?
There is only 1 real option for combining a complete sentence and incomplete sentence: a single comma.
Q. Do you use a comma to join two independent clauses?
(Note: You can use a comma between independent clauses only if you also use a coordinating conjunction.) Thus, it can separate two independent clauses by itself; a comma cannot separate two independent clauses unless it is followed by a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS).
Q. What is an example of coordination?
The definition of coordination is being able to move and use your body effectively and multiple people or things working well together. An example of coordination is when a gymnast walks on a tightrope without falling. An example of coordination is when two people work together to plan or coordinate a party.
