There are many ways to use a comma. Here are three comma rules:
Comma Rules
Listing
We use the comma between words, phrases or clauses in a list:
- He studied painting, drawing, and sculpting.
- The dog ran out the door, across the yard, and into the street.
- Chris likes rock, Peter prefers hip hop, and Amanda likes jazz.
We can put a comma between two adjectives rather than using and:
- He was a generous, kind-hearted friend.
Linking
We use the comma to make a compound sentence with a coordinator (and, but, so, or, for, nor, yet):
- The price of the apartment wasn't too high, and the view was amazing.
- I enjoy museums, but I don't go very often.
Introducing
We usually put a comma after an introductory word, phrase, or clause:
- Therefore, the painting was worth a lot of money.
- In my opinion, this is not his best song.
- Although I enjoy museums, I rarely go to them.
Exercise
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