Comma Rules

Rule 11

100

should something or someone sufficiently identified be surrounded in commas?

Yes

300

if something or someone is sufficiently identified what does the description follow as?

It is considered nonessential.

Rule 12

100

what are the conjunctions that can be used to separate two strong clauses?

and, or, for, nor

300

you use a comma to separate _____

to strong clauses

Rule 9

100

if you start with a weak clause what do you do...

use a comma after it

300

when do you not use a comma?

when your clause is strong.

Rule 10

100

Should you use a comma in a phrase with more than 3 words?

Yes

300

should you add commas in a phrase with less than 3 words?

No

Extra

100

I have painted the entire house but he is still working on sanding the doors. I paint and he writes. Where do we put the commas?? (only one place to put the comma)(related to Rule 12)

I have painted the entire house, but he is still working on sanding the doors. I paint and he writes.

200

What is a conjunction?

a word used to connect clauses

400

What is a clause?

a unit of grammatical organization