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COMMAS RULE !!
RULE  # 1 Use a comma before  but ,  or ,  nor ,  for ,  so , and  yet  when they join independent clauses. ,[object Object]
RULE  # 2 Use a comma with an introductory adverb clause. ,[object Object]
RULE  # 3 Use a comma after an introductory word. ,[object Object]
RULE  # 4 Use a comma after introductory phrases:    -participial phrase   -prepositional phrase (if 4 + words)   -prepositional phrase (if 2 or more in a row)   -Infinitive phrase used as an adjective
Introductory Phrases ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
RULE # 5 Use a comma for direct address ,[object Object]
RULE # 6 Use a comma/commas with adjective clauses.  (non-essential use 2 commas or none) ,[object Object]
RULE # 7 Use commas with dates and addresses. ,[object Object],[object Object]
RULE  # 8 Use a comma with 3 or more items with “and” or “or”. ,[object Object]
RULE # 9 Use a comma with two or more adjectives that are together without any conjunction and only if they can be reversed or “and” put between them.  ,[object Object]
RULE #10 Use a comma before a direct quotation. ,[object Object]
NO Comma? Do NOT use a comma if you have a compound subject, verb or any other compound part. ,[object Object]
NO Comma? Do NOT use a comma before a regular order adverb clause. (ROAC) ,[object Object]

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