COMMA (,)
A comma marks a slight break between different parts of a sentence. When it is used properly, commas make the meaning of sentences clear by grouping and separating words, and phrases. Many people are uncertain about the use of commas, though, and often sprinkle them throughout their writing without knowing the basic rules.
Here are some of the cases when you need to use a comma:
1) When writing a list:
You need to put a comma between the different items in a list, as in the following sentence:
for example:
Saturday morning started with a hearty breakfast of scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, and French toast.
2) When quoting a person's speech:
When a writer quotes a speaker’s words exactly as they were spoken, this is known as direct speech. If the piece of direct speech comes after the information about who is speaking, you need to use a comma to introduce the direct speech.
for example:
Steve replied, ‘No problem.’
3) When showing ownership:
When we are showing ownership in writing we use a comma:
for example:
The boy's book.
This is telling us that the book belong to the boy.
4) Compound Sentences:
A compound sentence contains two complete thoughts. Place a comma before the word and or but in a compound sentence.
for example:
Mary watched television, and John read a book.
Here are some of the cases when you need to use a comma:
1) When writing a list:
You need to put a comma between the different items in a list, as in the following sentence:
for example:
Saturday morning started with a hearty breakfast of scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, and French toast.
2) When quoting a person's speech:
When a writer quotes a speaker’s words exactly as they were spoken, this is known as direct speech. If the piece of direct speech comes after the information about who is speaking, you need to use a comma to introduce the direct speech.
for example:
Steve replied, ‘No problem.’
3) When showing ownership:
When we are showing ownership in writing we use a comma:
for example:
The boy's book.
This is telling us that the book belong to the boy.
4) Compound Sentences:
A compound sentence contains two complete thoughts. Place a comma before the word and or but in a compound sentence.
for example:
Mary watched television, and John read a book.