Comma ​
Tags
Sec5
English
Word count
127 words
Reading time
1 minute
| Elements | Examples | Commas? |
|---|---|---|
| Coordinating conjunctions | I want to swim, and I want to sunbathe. | Before if linking two sentences |
| Introductory word | Yesterday, … Meanwhile, … | Yes |
| Introductory clause | In two days, I will go to the store. After tomorrow I will go to the store. | If >= 3 words |
| Direct address | Danny, … …, dear student, … | Yes |
| Nonessential elements | Yes, I love commas, for instance. Semicolons and dashes, which can be tricky, are so much fun to use! | Yes |
Oxford Comma ​
Optional comma before the coordinating conjunction in an enumeration
[!example]
We are going to eat, talk**,** and watch a movie.
The lion, tiger**,** and zebra are my favourite animals at the zoo.
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