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How To Use Commas

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How To Use Commas




How To Use Commas


Many writers think it is a good idea to sprinkle commas every few places in
there writing, but this makes for difficult reading.

Here are some places commas should not be used:

* After and, but, and or, unless the comma sets off a dependent clause (a phrase
which can't stand alone as a sentence).

Examples:

     Wrong- But, she did get it done on time.
     Right- But, to be fair, she did get it done on time.

* Between a month and year in a date: NOT November, 1990, The comma stops two
sets of numerals from running into one another. WRIGHT November 20, 1990.

* Some style guides call for omitting the com...This is ONLY a preview of the article. If you would like to view the entire document, you must subscribe to Electronic References. Please register below now!

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