When to Use a Comma Before “So”?
February 23, 2024
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Commas look like an upside-down tear drop ( , ) and represent a small pause in writing (one not as strong as a period). Commas are a point of punctuation that helps improve the flow and clarity of writing. The correct placement of commas (and understanding how to use them), is necessary for clear written communication.
Read our guides on comma usage, such as the Oxford comma, comma splices, when to use commas before conjunctions, and more.
What’s a Comma Splice?
September 27, 2023
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A comma splice is when a comma separates two independent clauses without a coordinating conjunction (or semicolon).
When to Use a Comma Before or After “But”?
September 24, 2023
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When you use “but” to join two independent clauses (each of which can stand alone as a sentence), a comma should be placed before “but”.
When to Use A Comma Before “And”?
September 21, 2023
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Use commas before “and” when joining two independent clauses to form a compound sentence. Sometimes, a comma is used after ‘and’ in a series or list.
When and How to Use Commas (A Guide)
September 9, 2023
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Read the GrammarFlex guide on the 8 main rules of comma use in English grammar and writing.
What’s an Oxford Comma?
November 6, 2022
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What’s an Oxford comma, anyway? When and where is an Oxford comma used in sentences, and when is it best to omit the Oxford comma altogether?