Many of my students have viewed the comma as a mysterious symbol, whose function they just couldn’t figure out. Putting them to use was usually a matter of hit and miss.
So, back by popular demand, I have listed examples of some of the most common uses of the ever-elusive comma:
The listing comma
Maria cooked fish, vegetables and rice for dinner.
The above example shows how the comma is used to separate items in a list.
The bracketing comma
Claudio, though he can hardly afford it, likes to wear Prada.The above example shows commas being used to separate extra information from the main clause of the sentence.
Starting with a subordinate clause
Since his job change, Chris hasn’t had any time to call me.
The above example shows a sentence which starts with a subordinate clause. In this case, the subordinate clause should be separated from the main clause by a comma.
Here are some more examples of sentences starting with a subordinate clause:
Although she has been repeatedly asked, Alabama just won’t do the dishes.
Even though he told her the truth, she refused to believe him.
Because Andreas is still trying to find a new apartment, he hasn’t cancelled the contract of his old one.
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Stay tuned for more examples on how to use a comma! That isn’t everything, but enough for now.
All the best,
Julia
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