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b. Use a comma before a coordinating conjunction: and, or, nor, but, for, so, yet. Correct: Jasper was a birdwatcher, but Juanita enjoyed stargazing. ... 1. Use a comma after a "because" clause, placed before the main clause. ... 2. Do not use a comma before a "because" clause that follows a main clause.
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wire.rutgers.edu/p_grammar_comma2.html
wire.rutgers.edu/p_grammar_comma2.html
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Commas from the Chicago Style Q&A. Style advice from the publishers of the Chicago Manual of Style ... Q. When do you use a comma before “because”? I feel that I never need to put a comma before “because” because any information after it is necessary. What are your thoughts? Answer »...
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www.chicagomanualofstyle.org/CMS_FAQ/Commas/Commas_ques...
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I am 50 years old and for many, many years I would not use a comma before the word "and". I believe I was taught this ... 1. I would like Alice, Tom, Dick, and Harry to do X. 2. I would like Alice, Tom, Dick and Harry to do X. The extra comma in #1 is called the "serial" or "Oxford" comma (because it occurs in "series",
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www.usingenglish.com/forum/ask-teacher/34939-proper-use...
www.usingenglish.com/forum/ask-teacher/34939-proper-use-comma-before-word.html
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3. Use a pair of commas in the middle of a sentence to set off clauses, phrases, and words that are not essential to the meaning of the sentence. Use one comma before to indicate the beginning of the pause and one at the end to indicate the end of the pause. ... Because her alarm clock was broken, she was late for class.
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owl.english.purdue.edu/handouts/grammar/g_comma.html
owl.english.purdue.edu/handouts/grammar/g_comma.html
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I know the rule for most conjunctions is to use a ... I know the rule for most conjunctions is to use a comma when there are two independent clauses. However, I was never taught to use a common before "because," but I've been noticing it from time to time. For example: They were angry at him, because he stole their money.
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sg.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20080607195731A...
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I'm not 100% sure of this, but I wouldn't use a comma or anything else. I feel as that it does look odd to me as well. I just went through my old grammar book and read how to use a comma but said nothing about this case. If I were to write ...
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20080607195...
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FOR EXAMPLE .. While our society is trying to help ... Check out the On-LIne Writing Worksho (the OWL) from Perdue. Has a great powerpoint on comma usage (and when not to use it). Very short, covers this question (no, no comma needed before "because") and many others.
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answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20070531171611AAFn...
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A because clause needs to be set off by a comma only when it begins a sentence. Here are some reminders about when to use a comma with a because clause. ... Use a comma after a because clause that comes before a main clause. ... Remember: Use a comma after a because clause. Don't use a comma before a because clause.
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Use a comma to separate the elements in a series (three or more things), including the last two. "He hit the ball, dropped the bat, and ran to first base." You may have learned that the comma before the "and" is unnecessary, ... Use a comma to set off quoted elements. Because we don't use quoted material all the time,
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grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/commas.htm
grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/commas.htm
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