Comma

A comma is usually used to make a pause between words, phrases, or clauses. It can also be used to group words or to separate clauses. For instance:

In general, commas are used:

When we want to list some nouns or items in a group, we use a comma between them. Here are the examples:

When reporting a direct speech, there is always a comma between the quoted speech and the introducing clause. Check the examples:

Before coordinating conjunctions that link two independent clauses, a comma is used to separate the two clauses. Here are the examples:

Sometimes there is a need for a pause in the sentence, this helps clarify the context. For example:

When an adverb is used to modify a whole sentence or when it is used to start a sentence, you have to use a comma after it. Remember, the adverb has to apply to the whole sentence. Check out these examples:

A dependent clause is always separated from the independent clause using a comma. Here are the examples:

Non-restrictive structures are offset by commas, and they can be removed from the sentence without affecting its meaning or completeness. For example:

When we want to use a list of adjectives to describe a person or thing, we can use a comma between the adjectives. Remember, to do so, the adjectives have to be interchangeable. Here are the examples:

We use a comma between the main parts of dates. Here are the examples for more clarification:

When we use honorific titles or names to address people directly, there is always a comma following them. Check out these examples:

When a negative statement follows a positive one, we have to use a comma between the two statements. Here are the examples:

When writing numbers using digits (not letters), it is customary to use a comma to separate every three digits from the right, in order to make the number easier to read and understand. Here are the examples:

When a statement is followed by a question tag, we use a comma between them.

There are occasions in which you have to use a comma such as: