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    This document discusses the proper uses of commas, including introducing a sentence with an introductory phrase, separating nonrestrictive clauses, and joining independent clauses with coordinating conjunctions. It also discusses when not to use commas, such as between a verb and its subject, between compound subjects or objects, and between independent clauses. The document provides examples of both correct and incorrect uses of commas in different contexts.

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    This document discusses the proper uses of commas, including introducing a sentence with an introductory phrase, separating nonrestrictive clauses, and joining independent clauses with coordinating conjunctions. It also discusses when not to use commas, such as between a verb and its subject, between compound subjects or objects, and between independent clauses. The document provides examples of both correct and incorrect uses of commas in different contexts.

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    This document discusses the proper uses of commas, including introducing a sentence with an introductory phrase, separating nonrestrictive clauses, and joining independent clauses with coordinating conjunctions. It also discusses when not to use commas, such as between a verb and its subject, between compound subjects or objects, and between independent clauses. The document provides examples of both correct and incorrect uses of commas in different contexts.

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    Commas - Uses
    When to use a commas
    •Incorrect •Correct

    Introducing a sentence Additionally the project was Additionally, the project was


    delayed. delayed.

    Separating a nonrestrictive clause Matilda who was unloved by her Matilda, who was unloved by her
    family escaped from reality by family, escaped from reality by
    reading. reading.

    Joining independent clauses with a Starfish aren’t fish so that’s Starfish aren’t fish, so that’s a
    coordinating conjunction a misnomer. misnomer.
    Commas- uses (continued)
    When not to use a comma
    •Incorrect •Correct
    Between a verb and its subject This protagonist, This protagonist is underdeveloped.
    is underdeveloped.
    Between compound subjects or A stack of pancakes, and a lot of A stack of pancakes and a lot of
    objects coffee make for a delicious coffee make for a delicious
    breakfast. breakfast.

    Between compound predicates We distributed questionnaires, and We distributed questionnaires and


    conducted interviews. conducted interviews.

    Between independent clauses Profits fell, the company collapsed. Profits fell; the company collapsed.

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