![]() ![]() Shortie loves to roll in the sweet clover when he herds sheep. There are exceptions, however, for great contrast, typically for clauses introduced by even though, whereas, though, and although. When the order is reversed-independent clause before the dependent-we typically don’t separate the clauses with commas. Since Elise knew the answer she raised her hand. ![]() When Shortie herds sheep, he loves to roll in the sweet clover. If she had known the road ended, she wouldn’t have driven off the cliff. The dependent clauses are introduced by subordinating conjunctions.īecause I lost the race, I had to give my brother five dollars. Use commas between the clauses when a dependent clause comes before an independent one. Let’s look at a handful of uses for commas with elements used at the beginnings of sentences.ĭependent Clauses Before Independent Clauses Consider commas as a bit of shorthand that communicates information to readers.įor example, commas used with a series of nouns or verbs signal that there are more nouns or verbs to come after each comma.Ī comma between adjectives tells readers that each adjective independently modifies the following noun or pronoun.Īnd commas after introductory elements point out the break between one element and another, allowing readers to read without hesitating over meaning. Commas are part of punctuation standards that make it easier for us to communicate quickly, clearly, and efficiently. We often separate sentence parts with commas to maintain a distinction between those parts and to help with clarity. And those rules help readers understand even nuances in our sentences. But for the most part, there are rules for commas. Yes, there is leeway at times, and you can add or omit commas for clarity, effect, and style choice. The rules here are for specific uses of commas only, so take care not to assume they’ll be valid for all uses of commas.Ĭontrary to oft-quoted advice, comma use does not depend upon where you want a pause in a sentence. In this article we’re going to look at comma use near the beginnings of sentences, after introductory elements. We check CMOS, Hart’s and our favorite grammar books, and sometimes we’re still not certain when to include a comma and when it’s safe to exclude them. Augby Fiction Editor Beth Hill last modified August 27, 2015Ĭomma use is tough for many of us. ![]()
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