What's the deal with commas?
So what’s the deal with commas? As a tutor in the WRC , I see a lot of confusion around the use of commas (,). How are we supposed to know when to use one? These are some examples of correct comma usage in writing. A comma (,) is used to separate items in series and this can mean a few different things: Series of words (list): I purchased some apples, oranges, grapes, mangos, and bananas. Series of phrases: They ran up the hill, around the corner, down the street, and through the park. Series of clauses: She opened the door, she yelled at the neighbor, and she slammed the door in his face. A comma (,) is also used to add additional information to a statement: My dog, who is as cute as a button, chased a cat yesterday. Fresno, located in the Central Valley, has a great up and coming art scene. My house, built in 1945, used to be owned by the mayor. As well as in what’s called an introductory phrase: Once upon a time, there was a boy who hated bro...