OK, I was writing a piece and then It came to me that as I rewrote it there were comma's everywhere, now I don't know if this was just me or just George Bush but I think someone should give me some examples and tips on where to put comma's and interact with their fellow emcees in order to help them. So Comma post a suggestion.

Rules for Commas

1. Use a comma to separate 2 independent clauses joined by

for and nor but

or yet so*


*when so means as a result

Example:

Jenny wants to help feed the poor, so she is planning on going to Africa this summer.

The doctor would like to see you, but he has been at the hospital all day.

When the 2 independent clauses are very short, some people don't use commas. However, if you use a comma, it is still okay.

Joseph likes cheese cake, but Carol likes chocolate cake.

Joseph likes cheese cake but Carol likes chocolate cake.

2. If there is a list of three or more items, use a comma.

Mom bought grapes and bananas. (no commas)

Mom bought grapes, bananas, and strawberries.

3. If there are two or more adjectives in a row.

Tim is a handsome, smart man.

4. When a dependent clause, unnecessary word, or unnecessary phrase AND an independent clause are put together, there is usually a comma.

Unless I see you, I won't go.

Though George is president of the company, he can still be fired.

When Mei was in Taiwan, she often wrote to me.

The first parts are dependent clauses. Therefore, there is a comma after them. *NOTE: When using the above words unless, though, and when, there is NO COMMA if the clause is after the independent clause. These words are called subordinating conjunctions. This rule applies to all subordinating conjunctions.

I won't go unless I see you.

George can still be fired though he is president of the company.

Mei often wrote to me when she was in Taiwan.

5. When an adjective clause is unnecessary, use commas.

The president of the company, who is a Harvard graduate, plans on retiring at the end of the month.

6. Use commas before a direct quote. (Want more information about quotations and quotation marks? Click here.)

Mark said, “I loved visiting China and Korea.”

7. A name or title that is used to address or call a person to attention.

When, Sir, you come back to this hotel, I cannot guarantee you a room.

*NOTE: When the name is with an important term of identification, don't use a comma.

Billy the Kid

Alexander the Great

Jack the Ripper

8. A comma usually follows a transition word.

Robert studied for a whole week. Therefore, he got an A+.

ake worked 12 hours a day. Consequently, he earned enough money to travel the whole summer.

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