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    The document outlines 10 rules for using commas in sentences. The rules cover using commas to separate elements in a simple series, separating independent clauses connected by a conjunction, setting off introductory phrases of 4 or more words, separating adjectives of equal rank, setting off parenthetical elements and modifiers, setting off participial phrases, setting off quotes and paraphrases, and separating duplicate words. The rules provide guidance on proper comma usage in a variety of contexts.

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    The document outlines 10 rules for using commas in sentences. The rules cover using commas to separate elements in a simple series, separating independent clauses connected by a conjunction, setting off introductory phrases of 4 or more words, separating adjectives of equal rank, setting off parenthetical elements and modifiers, setting off participial phrases, setting off quotes and paraphrases, and separating duplicate words. The rules provide guidance on proper comma usage in a variety of contexts.

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    The document outlines 10 rules for using commas in sentences. The rules cover using commas to separate elements in a simple series, separating independent clauses connected by a conjunction, setting off introductory phrases of 4 or more words, separating adjectives of equal rank, setting off parenthetical elements and modifiers, setting off participial phrases, setting off quotes and paraphrases, and separating duplicate words. The rules provide guidance on proper comma usage in a variety of contexts.

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    Rule No.

    1: In a simple series, use a


    Rule No. 2: Use a comma to separate
    comma to separate the elements, but
    two independent clauses connected
    don’t put a comma before the
    by a coordinating conjunction.
    conjunction.

    Rule No. 3: Use a comma following Rule No. 4: Use commas to set off
    an introductory clause or modifiers that are not essential to the
    prepositional phrase of four words or reader's ability to identify a
    more. particular person, place or thing.

    Rule No. 6: Use commas to set off


    words that add emphasis, shift
    Rule No. 5: Use commas to separate
    attention or provide a fuller
    adjectives of equal rank.
    explanation (parentheticals, "yes,"
    "no," names in direct address).

    Rule No. 7: Use commas to set off


    participial modifiers that come at the Rule No. 8: Use a comma, carefully,
    beginning of a sentence or after the to set off quotes or paraphrases.
    verb.

    Rule No. 9: Use a comma with


    hometowns, ages, years with months Rule No. 10: Use a comma to
    and days, names of states and nations separate duplicate words to eliminate
    with cities, affiliations and most confusion.
    large numbers.

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