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Comma? Hello, I don't understand when I should add a comma in my sentences. Every time I add a comma it is false. So can someone explain that to me?

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Comma?

Hello,

I don't understand when I should add a comma in my sentences.
Every time I add a comma it is false.
So can someone explain that to me?


The short answer is that commas mark pauses that would occur in spoken English. But it is really more complex than that. I once had an English teacher friend tell me that there are 54 comma rules in English, but that she only taught 28 in school! I haven't found a citation for that fact, but along with difficult verb tenses and inconsistent spelling, comma usage is one of the big challenges of English. 

There are several online articles with good explanations.

This article has 15 rules for English language learners: http://www.eslbasics.com/blog/student-posts/15-rules-for-using-a-comma/

This article starts with excellent examples of when NOT to use commas: https://www.grammarly.com/blog/comma

If you add some sample sentences that are giving you trouble to your notebook entry, I will take a look and see if I can give you some more information. 

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salam :) 1. Use a comma to separate the elements in a series (three or more things). 2. Use a comma with a little conjunction (and, but, for, nor, yet, or, so) to connect two independent clauses 3.Use a comma to set off introductory elements, as in "Running toward third base, he suddenly realized how stupid he looked."

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