Comma Usage and Rules

They are used randomly.

They have no rules.

They follow specific rules that are often overlooked.

They are only used in poetry.

Use commas only at the end of sentences.

Place commas where you would naturally pause.

Place commas after every word.

Never use commas.

Only when there are two items.

When there are three or more items.

Never use commas in lists.

Only in lists of four or more items.

To end the sentence.

To separate the phrase from the main clause.

To replace a period.

To indicate a question.

They should not be used at all.

They should be placed before and after the expression.

Only one comma is needed after the expression.

Only one comma is needed before the expression.

A phrase that is essential to the sentence.

A phrase that can be removed without changing the sentence's meaning.

A phrase that ends a sentence.

A phrase that starts a sentence.

A word that describes an action.

A phrase that renames or describes something differently.

A type of punctuation.

A sentence that stands alone.

A clause that is essential to the sentence.

A clause that ends a sentence.

A clause that can be removed without altering the sentence's meaning.

A clause that starts a sentence.

For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So

For, And, Not, But, Or, Yes, So

For, And, Nor, Because, Or, Yet, So

For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, Since

Do not use a comma if the subjects are different.

Use a comma only if the clauses are long.

Never use a comma.

Always use a comma.