The Comma - TIP Sheets

Comma And comma Introduction to commas · A comma helps to make meaning clear by separating words, phrases or clauses in a sentence · Commas are used to separate clauses, command Rule: Use a comma after an introductory clause or phrase A comma tells readers that the introductory clause or phrase has come to a close and that the main

comma Use a comma to separate elements of a list, distinguish groups of words that go together, mark conjunctions between complete thoughts, and more This handout