Commas: Rules 1 - 4

Use commas BETWEEN coordinate adjectives.

Place a comma after the dependent clause before the independent clause.

Use commas to separate items in a series of THREE or more.

Use a comma to separate independent clauses when they are joined by coordinating conjunctions.

A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects two independent clauses, such as 'and', 'but', or 'or'.

Can you help me move this heavy, bulky box?

Commas help clarify meaning by indicating pauses and separating elements within a sentence.

Use commas to separate items in a list of three or more.

Use a comma before the coordinating conjunction that joins the two independent clauses.

After the bell rings you should be, in your seat.