Comma Rules - Compound Sentences and Introductory Clauses

The Comma

A powerful tool in writing

Poll

How well do you know the comma?

• Really well. I use them all the time.

• Meh. I know about them, but don't really use them.

• Huh? What is a comma?

Rule #1 – Compound Sentence

When two complete sentences are joined by the conjunctions or, and, or but, use a comma before the conjunction.

Compound Sentence Examples

• Do you want us to join your squad, or do you want to play on your own team?

• Kyren earned a Victory Royale, and the chat blew up with excitement.

• We waited for 30 minutes, but Roberto never came online.

Multiple Choice

Which sentence uses the comma correctly?

• Do you want us to join your squad, or would you like to play on your own team?

• Do you want us to join your squad or, would you like to play on your own team?

• Do you want us to join, your squad or would you like to play on your own team?

Multiple Choice

Which sentence uses the comma correctly?

• Kyren earned a Victory Royale and the chat blew up with excitement.

• Kyren earned a Victory Royale, and the chat blew up with excitement.

• Kyren earned a Victory Royale and, the chat blew up with excitement.

Open Ended

Write a compound sentence about the picture. Using a comma and a conjunction.