comma
A punctuation mark used to separate elements in a sentence
📖 Detailed Explanation
A comma (,) is one of the most versatile punctuation marks, used to separate elements within sentences, clarify meaning, and indicate natural pauses in speech.
📝 Usage Rules
- •Separate items in a series of three or more
- •Set off introductory words, phrases, or clauses
- •Separate independent clauses joined by coordinating conjunctions
✅Correct Examples
"I bought apples, oranges, and bananas."
Oxford comma separating items in a series
"After the movie, we went for dinner."
Comma after introductory phrase
"I wanted to go, but I was tired."
Comma before coordinating conjunction joining independent clauses
"My friend, who lives in New York, is visiting."
Commas around non-essential relative clause
"The tall, dark, handsome stranger walked in."
Commas separating coordinate adjectives
"She was, however, not interested."
Commas around interrupting transitional word
❌Incorrect Examples
"I wanted to go but I was tired."
Missing comma before coordinating conjunction "but"
"I bought apples oranges and bananas."
Missing commas in a series
"After the movie we went for dinner."
Missing comma after introductory phrase
"My friend, who lives in New York is visiting."
Missing comma after relative clause
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