I chose to read the Commas section since I have difficulty deciding where to put commas in my writing. The book reassured my knowledge of comma use when placing a comma before a coordinating conjunction that connects two independent clauses. The section also reviewed the use of commas after to set off introductory words, nonessential elements, parenthetical information, transitional expressions, direct quotation, or to separate items in a series, as seen in this sentence. I learned that commas could be used to set off yes or no and tag questions. I also found out commas should not be typically placed after “like” or “as.”
For example, a comma should be placed after the “yes.”
Yes, I did fold the clothes in the dryer.
For example, a comma should not be placed after the “as.”
I enjoy many desserts, such as brownies, ice cream, and chocolate chip cookies.
Within my essay, I placed commas before coordinating conjunctions that connect two independent clauses.
For instance, I wrote, “I always had the mindset to work hard and do well, but I felt discouraged.”
