Source: Kaplan GED Test Prep 2022–2023 by Caren Van Slyke Authority Tier: Commercial Preparation (
TIER_3_COMMERCIAL) | License: Restricted Reference (RESTRICTED) Coverage: Chapter 9: Using Writing Mechanics (Pages 409–426) Curriculum Standard: High School Equivalency Preparation
Kaplan Reference: Chapter 9: Using Writing Mechanics
Lesson 1: Comma Use
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CHAPTER 9 Using Writing Mechanics Lesson 1: Comma Use As a general rule, commas indicate where readers would pause in a sentence if they were reading it aloud. Below are specific guidelines for using commas. Key Ideas In a compound sentence, use a comma before the coordinating conjunction. Be careful not to use a comma between two words or phrases joined by and . Insert a comma after an introductory word, phrase, or clause. Commas in Compound Sentences In a compound sentence, place a comma immediately before the coordinating
Lesson 1: Comma Use
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