When to Use a Comma Before “So”?
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commas
Commas look like an upside-down teardrop ( , ) and is a point of punctuation used in writing to provide structure, clarity, and meaning to sentences.
They serve various purposes, including to indicate a pause, separate ideas and add emphasis. Commas are notoriously easy to get wrong, so to make sure you’re not messing up the inimitable punctuation mark, read our guides on comma usage—like, what’s a ‘comma splice‘, or when should you use a comma before a conjunction? Also, what’s the deal with the Oxford comma?
What’s a Comma Splice?
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”?
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”?
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)
Read the GrammarFlex guide on the 8 main rules of comma use in English grammar and writing.
What’s an Oxford Comma?
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?