Comma Usage

We use comma to:

• We couldn't arrive sooner. As a result, the tour guide has started without us.

After introductory terms:

• You called me while I was doing the dishes.

• While I was doing the dishes, you called me.

Invert the clause order:

We use comma to:

• Doug is fixing some app bugs, but Nina wants the whole team for her next project.

After "FANBOY" conjunctions:

• We have classes on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

• Today we're going to visit the museum, shop some souvenirs, and go sightseeing.

Separate same category items:

We use comma to:

• "We'll start our meeting at 8 pm," he said.

Before closing quotation marks:

• Yes, I'm coming with you.

• Mr. Jones, could you help me with this?

• No, She's not available now.

Sentences starting with yes/no/a name:

Separate dates:

• It happened on Thursday, March 2, 2023.

Separate City and State:

• We should go to Paris, France.