Matching Pairs The use of commasOnline version Match the rule of using commas with its example by María Karime Negron Domínguez 1 Use a comma when combining two independent clauses. Independent clauses are complete sentences that are joined by a conjunction, such as but or so. 2 You may not like vegetables, but you have to eat them. 3 I went to the supermarket and bought vegetables, fruits, cereal, and milk. 4 Use a comma before and after nouns or noun phrases that give additional information of another noun. 5 Use commas before or after a quotation in a sentence. 6 Use a comma between items in a series, or a list of three or more words, phrases or sentences. 7 My mom, who likes coffee, wakes up at 9 am. 8 Lamarr said, “The case is far from over, and we will win.” Use a comma before and after nouns or noun phrases that give additional information of another noun. Use a comma when combining two independent clauses. Independent clauses are complete sentences that are joined by a conjunction, such as but or so. Use commas before or after a quotation in a sentence. You may not understand the moral, but you may enjoy the story anyway. I like to read fables, tales, and novels. “ I will help you to edit your fable,” said my friend Lisa. Aesop, an ancient Greek fabulist, is still published nowadays. Use a comma between items in a series, or a list of three or more words, phrases or sentences.
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