i know this is silly but when do you use a comma?

Question

i find myself over using commas and i never know when it is appropiate to use one! i did learn it in school but i just need a little re-enforcements

i guess i'll be reposting this, then.lol

thanks for your responses!

Answer 1

Before words such as "or" "and" "but" when the statements between can be separate sentences. "I like cake, but it's bad for me." "I like cake, and ice cream is tasty!" "You can have cake, or you can have ice cream."
DO NOT: "You can have cake, or ice cream." "I like cake, and ice cream."

Or when you have an opening phrase such as, "Walking down the street, I often see coins on the ground." And, "However, I feel bad for picking them up."

And in listing. "My favorite colors are blue, pink, and yellow."

Also random points when you would naturally pause. "He can come along, too."

Hope this helps!

Answer 2

I teach English to advanced business students and my simple advice .. if in doubt leave it out .. but if you really want to use it, correctly, say the sentence in your mind and then leave out several words. If it still makes sense then a comma is called for.

such as:

I will be going to the new release at the cinema next week, probably Tuesday.

the removal of the words 'probably Tuesday' would not changed the sense or meaning of the sentence, merely supplied extra information within its context

Answer 3

well, the best way, to use, commas, is when, you pause,,,, it just, makes sense,,,,, like ,,, that,,,,,, so yea.....,,,,,, also periods are good,,,,to.,o,...

Answer 4

now

Answer 5

after yes, but, no, and etc.
you also use it to seperate words (like above)
after a greeting..................
i dunno what else.