1. Unnecessary Commas
By:
Caitlin G.

2. Never put a comma Between compound elements
After short introductory word groups
Between a subject and verb
Between a verb and an object or complement
Between a modifier and the word it modifies, or after a possessive noun or pronoun
Between a cumulative adjectives
Between a preposition and object
After a conjunction
Before subordinate clauses and restrictive elements
Before or after a series
Before indirect statements or quotations
Before certain quotations

3. Make sure to put a comma Between items in a series
Between two sentences
To attach words to the front or back of your sentence
On both sides of a nonessential component
Before a conjunction
To separate an independent clause from a dependent

4. Resources
Odell, Lee Richard Vacca, and Renee Hobbs eds. “Chapter 22.” Elements of Language. Austin, TX: Holt, Rinehart and Winston, Print
Driscoll, Dana, and Allen Brizee. "Purdue OWL: Commas." Welcome to the Purdue University Online Writing Lab (OWL). Owl Purdue, 20 July Web. 21 Oct < Web
LaGory, Michael. "Unnecessary Commas." The KeableGuide. Iolani School. Web. 21 Oct < ecessaryCommas.htm>. Web