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Comma
What is a "comma"?
A comma (,) is a punctuation mark used to indicate a pause or separation in a sentence. It helps clarify meaning by separating items in a list, such as "apples, oranges, and bananas," or by setting off clauses and phrases, like in "After dinner, we went for a walk." Commas are also used before conjunctions in compound sentences, as in "I wanted to go, but it started to rain." By organizing sentences and improving readability, commas play an essential role in written communication, ensuring that ideas are expressed clearly and effectively.
Examples
Remember to place a comma after each item in a list to ensure clarity.
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a butterfly with hind wings marked on the underside by a small, curved line resembling a comma
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Plural form
commas
Examples
I spotted a comma resting on a nettle leaf.
