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Learning Objectives
In this chapter, you will learn how to
1 Use commas after introductory elements.
2 Use commas to join items in a series.
3 Use commas to join independent clauses.
4 Use commas around interrupters.
5 Use commas correctly with direct quotations.
6 Use commas correctly in names and dates.
Comma rules exist in such abundance that, in
desperation, people often resort to makeshift rules
like the ones above. Unfortunately, these blanket
statements don’t always work. When it comes to
commas, rules—and exceptions—abound. The
rules presented in this chapter give you a head
start in coping with the complexities of comma
usage.
