Commas and Clauses | How to Use Commas with Independent & Dependent Clauses in English

Learn how to use commas and clauses in this English Writing Essentials lesson on important punctuation rules. We'll learn about comma usage with independent and dependent clauses and how to use them properly, depending on the placement of the clause. Comma placement is very important in English so readers can clearly distinguish the purpose and meaning of your sentences.
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A clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb. An independent clause can function as a standalone sentence. A dependent clause must be joined by an independent clause to function as a sentence. We join two independent clauses together with a comma plus a coordinating conjunction. If a dependent clause comes before an independent clause, we must use a comma after the dependent clause.
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Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
What are Clauses?
Independent Clauses VS Dependent Clauses
Commas with Independent Clauses
Commas with Dependent Clauses
Commas and Clauses Quiz
Quiz Answers
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