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Commas in a Series & Commas to Set off Direct Quotations
Commas to Separate Coordinating Adjectives & Commas for Introductory Words
Commas and Parenthetical Elements
Commas to Show Contrast & Commas to Connect Two Independent Clauses
Commas with Independent and Dependent Clauses
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The shark swam to the surface spotted its next victim and attacked.
The shark swam to the surface, spotted its next victim, and attacked.
100
The intelligent well-dressed man greeted the woman at the door.
The intelligent, well-dressed man greeted the woman at the door.
100
Russell Jensen my childhood friend is my roommate.
Russell Jensen, my childhood friend, is my roommate.
100
Russell not Sean is my best friend.
Russell, not Sean, is my best friend.
100
When the boy watched the video he wished he could perform the tricks.
When the boy watched the video, he wished he could perform the tricks.
200
"I cannot imagine why you don't like commas" exclaimed the teacher.
"I cannot imagine why you don't like commas," exclaimed the teacher.
200
Until the wind is calm leaves on the tress move wildly.
Until the wind is calm, leaves on the tress move wildly.
200
I realized however that I needed to clarify my point.
I realized, however, that I needed to clarify my point.
200
The teacher created the lesson but the students didn't want to learn about the topic.
The teacher created the lesson, but the students didn't want to learn about the topic.
200
Whenever I decide to make exciting adventurous plans I always end up having to work.
Whenever I decide to make exciting, adventurous plans, I always end up having to work.
300
Mr. McWilliams told the servers that "Each guest must have a positive experience."
Mr. McWilliams told the servers that "Each guest must have a positive experience."
300
Creating lessons last minute is stressful for teachers.
Creating lessons last minute is stressful for teachers.
300
Our assistant principal, Mr. Hamme, is a York College graduate.
Our assistant principal Mr. Hamme is a York College graduate.
300
The boys watched the video and admired the tricks of the athletes.
The boys watched the video and admired the tricks of the athletes.
300
I enjoy using templates since they provide a foundation to build upon.
I enjoy using templates since they provide a foundation to build upon.
400
"I cannot believe" the woman scolded "you played Mario Kart all night."
"I cannot believe," the woman scolded, "you played Mario Kart all night."
400
In the spring class rosters will be available on the very important website.
In the spring, class rosters will be available on the very important website.
400
Placing students in jobs almost immediately, the university's program is the most successful in the region.
Placing students in jobs almost immediately, the university's program is the most successful in the region.
400
Her tale was a harrowing adventure but I lost interest shortly after "once upon a time."
Her tale was a harrowing adventure, but I lost interest shortly after "once upon a time."
400
Sadly when the boys began the game they did not realize it would be their last.
Sadly, when the boys began the game, they did not realize it would be their last.
500
"I do not understand why you make that face," stated the student, "It confuses me even more."
"I do not understand why you make that face," stated the student. "It confuses me even more."
500
Under the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France I witnessed a romantic stereotypical wedding proposal.
Under the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France, I witnessed a romantic, stereotypical wedding proposal.
500
Distraught by the bad news Sarah phoned her mom a caring compassionate woman.
Distraught by the bad news, Sarah phoned her mom, a caring, compassionate woman.
500
I have many unique hobbies but underwater basket weaving is the most unusual.
I have many unique hobbies, but underwater basket weaving is the most unusual.
500
While Mary and Nancy were talking in the back of the classroom Brandy could not concentrate on giving directions, and answering questions.
While Mary and Nancy were talking in the back of the classroom, Brandy could not concentrate on giving directions and answering questions.