The Comma by alyssa becque https://padlet.com/alyssabecque17/xk4vrm49gx2rbns7 Let's learn how to use a comma en-us 2020-11-30 02:08:41 UTC 2020-11-30 04:13:24 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/270d.png Separating 3 or More Things alyssabecque17 https://padlet.com/alyssabecque17/xk4vrm49gx2rbns7/wish/969794412 The use of this comma is to ensure each hobby is its own. Without the last comma, the last two hobbies would combine into one.

A few of my hobbies include hiking, knitting , and reading.]]> 2020-11-30 02:36:27 UTC https://padlet.com/alyssabecque17/xk4vrm49gx2rbns7/wish/969794412 Before an Independent Clause alyssabecque17 https://padlet.com/alyssabecque17/xk4vrm49gx2rbns7/wish/969804329 This comma is meant to clarify the sentence. If the beginning is brief, the comma can be removed. 

In the year 2020, colleges and universities moved most of their courses online.
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In 2020 colleges and universities moved most of their courses online.]]> 2020-11-30 02:42:40 UTC https://padlet.com/alyssabecque17/xk4vrm49gx2rbns7/wish/969804329 Separating 2 Independent Clauses alyssabecque17 https://padlet.com/alyssabecque17/xk4vrm49gx2rbns7/wish/969873576 This comma is used to separate two independent clauses, followed by any of these coordinating conjunctions: but, and, or, for, so, yet, nor.

I would like to visit my family soon, but it's not safe to travel.]]> 2020-11-30 03:30:07 UTC https://padlet.com/alyssabecque17/xk4vrm49gx2rbns7/wish/969873576 In Contrast or Description alyssabecque17 https://padlet.com/alyssabecque17/xk4vrm49gx2rbns7/wish/969884997 The comma is used to show a change of contrast in the sentence. Contrary words include: rather, though, instead. 
The basketball team won every game in regular season, but not the final match.

Also use a comma if it's possible to put a "but" or an "and" in-between the two adjectives.
They went on a cool, brisk walk through the park this morning.]]> 2020-11-30 03:38:47 UTC https://padlet.com/alyssabecque17/xk4vrm49gx2rbns7/wish/969884997 Formal Separation alyssabecque17 https://padlet.com/alyssabecque17/xk4vrm49gx2rbns7/wish/969896632 Used to distinguish states, countries, years and titles.

They were married on June 12th, 2005, at a wedding chapel in Toronto, Ontario.]]> 2020-11-30 03:47:40 UTC https://padlet.com/alyssabecque17/xk4vrm49gx2rbns7/wish/969896632 Cut off Quotes alyssabecque17 https://padlet.com/alyssabecque17/xk4vrm49gx2rbns7/wish/969901052 When quoting a character or author, the comma is used to cut it off. 

"I wonder when we will be able to travel safely again," said Margaret. ]]> 2020-11-30 03:51:06 UTC https://padlet.com/alyssabecque17/xk4vrm49gx2rbns7/wish/969901052