Narration: The final rule for using a comma is when separating information which is not essential to the grammar of the sentence. For example: Public transport, such as trains and buses, is often rejected in favour of private modes of transport. If we remove the...
Narration: The third rule of using a comma is when combining two sentences into one using for, and, nor, but, or, yet, or so. For example: Some countries have lowered their taxes, yet the UK has increased them by 5%. However, we do not use a comma when we are using...
Narration: The second rule for using a comma is to mark an introductory phrase that is not part of the main sentence. For example, if the main sentence is Many graduates have difficulty obtaining a job, we could add the introductory phrase After leaving university...
Narration: A comma. There are four rules for when to use a comma. The first rule is to separate items in a list. For example: Taxes are used to pay for healthcare, education and national defence. It is important to note that using a comma between the last and second...
Narration: A full stop. There is only one rule when to use a full stop. It is to mark the end of a sentence. For example: Economic pressures often mean that larger businesses force small businesses to close.
