1. Comma Rules

2. Elements in a Series Insert a comma between all items in a series
Yes, even when there’s a conjunction

3. Combining Sentences
Use a comma and a conjunction to join two independent clauses (two sentences)

4. Set off introductory elements
If you start a sentence with a dependent clause followed by an independent clause – put a comma in between

5. Set off parenthetical elements
When you interject unnecessary information (that doesn’t change the meaning of the sentence), put a comma before and a comma after what doesn’t need to be there

6. Separate coordinate adjectives
When you have two or more adjectives describing the same noun – insert a comma between the adjectives

7. Set off quotes
Use commas before and after you use quotation marks in a sentence

8. Use Commas With Caution…