8 Comma Rules | How to Use Commas | English Writing Essentials

[@SparkleEnglish]

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[@stripecooke4254]

Thank you making this video, it was helpful. I am a 57 year old man, that failed at school. Now, I am learning to write correctly, using videos like yours. Thank you again for taking the time to make it.

[@lovelysmith1794]

Me too ..

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@@lovelysmith1794 so you’re a 57 year old man 👴 jkkkk

[@lovelysmith1794]

@@ShivamPatel-cy6ib 😂 Depends on what day one is asking...

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@@ShivamPatel-cy6ib so, you are a 57 year old man

[@catalinareyes5199]

I am going back to night classes, and I am 53 years old. I had to leave school at the 5th grade, and tonight the reading and writing class, I had tonight has assignments, where do we use commas, and I had a problem figuring out where to put commas. When i saw your video I learned more from you, then I did in the 6 weeks I had my classes. I got them all right, because you explained it very well where I can understand what goes where. Thank you for taking the time to do this video. It has really helped me understand what I need to do. God bless your heart.

[@SparkleEnglish]

Thank you so much for your kind words! You should be so proud of yourself going back to school! ❤️

[@gbC4mpos]

Jeez! I've been in school for 16 years of my life, and I still have trouble using commas. Thanks for the great material; it really helped!

[@brianblackburn-author7531]

You need to place a comma after the word life, because it expresses a complete thought. I think....

[@gbC4mpos]

@@brianblackburn-author7531 ahaha.. well done, sir!

[@zoes4645]

@@brianblackburn-author7531 After the word life, there's no need for the comma.

[@purpessenceentertainment9759]

Comma after life, period after comma and capitalize thanks.

[@AstronautNawaz]

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[@sokmalinowy6038]

0:29 - Series of items 3:04 - F.A.N.B.O.Y.S. 6:06 - Dependent and independent clause 8:40 - Unessential info, interjection 10:49 - Quotation 13:56 - Introductions 14:55 - City and state 15:41 - Dates

[@sokmalinowy6038]

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[@Alice_Louis]

Amazing

[@noranelkasaby]

Thank you so much it was very easy to understand .When I have a writing assignment I usually have a hard time where to put the commas .

[@Happypotato917]

You should have used a comma “ Thank you so much it was easy to understand. When I have a writing assignment, I usually have a hard time where to put the commas”

[@charmelinemarling6512]

I just love you guys correct each other lol

[@mediaaccess2]

@@Happypotato917 Your suggestion is optional. "When I have a writing assignment I usually have a hard time where to put the comma." - this sentence is perfectly OK. Your suggestion and what she wrote have slightly different implications. However, Zhian Johnson made an accurate correction: "Thank you so much, it was easy to understand." You missed a comma.

[@juanitamorgan5475]

I have the exact same problem with my writing

[@jc3695-s6x]

It has been 30 + years since I was last in school. I'm taking a basic English class to get back on track. Your videos have helped immensely so far! I realized how lazy I have become about formal writing. Your videos are so easy to follow and the practice really helps. Thank you!

[@SparkleEnglish]

Thank you so much, Juli! I appreciate the kind words.

[@mhassan8701]

I love how you make it easy to understand. But the most important part is the practice part.

[@RecoveringAhole]

Thank you so much for making this video! I’m 34 years old, and I’m just now getting my life back on track. I’m a bit rusty, high school wasn’t yesterday after all, but I found your videos to be super helpful, and easy to understand. I still have a ways to go, but I’m feeling more and more confident with each passing day. I start my college courses soon, wish me luck !🍀

[@crownjewel9228]

Hi. I usually struggle with grammar and punctuation as a fluent English speaker. This video has given me clarity and the confidence to be able to apply the rules. It has also given me hope to retake the transcription test. Thank you :)

[@SparkleEnglish]

That makes me so happy to hear! I wish you all the best of luck on the transcription test when you take it again!

[@Tsuyu145]

Hey, I'm also here because a transcription test at GoTranscript. Are you here for the same reason?

[@Mr_Steve3D]

I was never taught this in school, and now I understand it. Thank you, so much!

[@thuthuka3562]

Thank u Ms Sparkle, u teach so much better than my high school English teachers ever could... I'd like grammar lessons

[@Angie-pl3uw]

I’m an ex-English teacher, and I love watching your programs. I got mixed up on the use of the comma with quotation marks. I read a lot of British novels and non-fiction, and I’m used to seeing the British rule apply. I had begun to write following the British rule for quotations!! Also, thanks for explaining the Oxford comma. I use it, as I believe it often clarifies items in sentences. Thanks for your great work!

[@SparkleEnglish]

You are welcome! Thank you for your lovely comments. I'm planning on doing a video on American VS English punctuation soon because I get a lot of comments about the differences between North America and the UK. (This is made even trickier because here in Canada, we use a mixture of both!)

[@l.ohland6992]

I’m using your videos in conjunction with a proofreading course I am taking, and they are so helpful. Sometimes you just have to hear it out loud. Thank you, thank you.

[@SparkleEnglish]

You are so very welcome!

[@nicolasnziza7186]

Thanks Sparkle English for explaining punctuation marks perfectly! I have been struggling but you have built my confidence in writing .

[@oleg5738]

The clearest explanation that I've found so far. Thanks a lot!

[@Andile28]

After, failing most of my transcription tests l decided to do this course ,and l love it so far.

[@andrazmatos6688]

Dear Ms Sparkle, this helped me so much. I am trying to improve my English writting, and I am not a native English speaker. We weren't taught about commas in school yet, but I really needed to know how to use it. Thank you for easy explanation and clear speaking.

[@barrykulmom]

I did learn a couple of things. My high school English teacher told us that she was not happy that they had made her teach. She had been the librarian. She wasn’t in it if you understand what I mean. I have wanted to understand English since learning Spanish. Thank you for your easy to understand help.

[@kristianm.6946]

Thank you so much for this video 🙏 I just couldn't find any other info on the internet that explained the clauses as well as you did in this video. What a great lesson on how to use commas! Very easy to understand.

[@SparkleEnglish]

You're so welcome! Thank you for your kind words and support!

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[@dalabba]

Thank you for your video! It really helped me to prepare for my HESI entrance exam for nursing school. All 8 points were a great refresher and each point was very informative with complete explanations. Thank you for all your examples too, they were all very helpful.

[@tanmayrathod2012]

Thank you. It was a very easy-to-understand, methodical, and consistent approach.

[@SG-wq4rm]

You are such a good teacher. My "comma" hesitation is gone for good. Thank you ! Just subscribed today :)

[@chrisreeves8037]

I needed help with Rule #5; even though, I completed English at all four levels at University. This punctuation rule aggravated my writing because I missed it in High School. Thank you for the video. Your presentation is crisp and clear. cr

[@Sino_hlumie]

Such a great teacher you are😊, You give me confidence to try the transcription test on the platforms you suggested, it has been so long in writing English which is not my first language, but I love it, and I just like to polish my writing skills and be confident again after a long period of being numb due to depression, it is interesting to motivate myself through your lessons 😊.

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I wouldn't know how useful only 17 minutes video was until I watched it I was so happy with what I learned 🎉

[@stacyw7904]

Thank you so much for making these videos. When I write I have a hard time sometimes trying to remember where all the punctuation goes. Commas were definitely one of them. Your teaching style is clear and precise, and you make it so easy to understand. I will be looking forward to your new videos when they come out.

[@SparkleEnglish]

I'm so glad you like them! I really appreciate the feedback and kind words

[@robscott9312]

Thank you Sparkle for your concise, logical, and methodical explanations of how to use commas in a sentence, it is very insightful.

[@fecampued8860]

The series of videos about the punctuation marks, especially the use of commas, are very informative and easy to learn. Thank you for sharing your expertise.

[@ArtemHahauz-nm7bk]

The more punctuation I learn the more fallible my writing becomes. Thank you so much, Jennifer! Take care, everyone. I can't, for the life of me, thank you enough! Keep it up!

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Thank you. It is an insightful and straightforward explanation. "Simplicity is always a virtue."

[@MohammedIsmail-uj8yl]

Just like to say thank you for the detailed explanation. The simplicity of your explanation made the video easy to comprehend. I am currently a mature student who is building his english founations back up, so I needed to go back to go forward. Keep up the good work and we do appreciate what you have done.

[@SparkleEnglish]

Thank you very much!

[@Bobo411]

I'm still having issues with understanding the use of commas with an independent clause + dependent clause, but this helped clarify things more. Thanks!

[@lisacomento76]

I couldn't find a basic grammar video anywhere else online. You do a great job of explaining the comma rules. I needed a refresher like this and your voice is pleasant to listen to. Thank you!

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Honestly, you made English very easy to learn. By far, this is the best English lesson, I’ve ever had in my entire life. Thank you

[@shazib1081]

You sir, forgot to use an exclamation mark at the end of your sentence; or maybe I'm wrong!😅🤣

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4 years later and still giving value. Thank you!

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Marvelously concise and thorough! This tutorial was easy to follow and delightful to hear! Thank you, Jennifer-Marie for making a video even a blind person like myself can follow along!

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[@henryhawthorn8849]

Thank you so much for clarifying the eight comma rules. I’ve always been unsure at times in regards to this particular punctuation. I wrote down the comma rules so I’ll never forget.

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I'm an English teacher. But I was always confused, for my writing skills, and today watched your lecture, so felt confidant in writing skills. Thanks a lot!

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Keep working on your grammar and punctuation! Below, I rewrote your comment so that you could understand where you’re still having some issues in your writing. I am an English teacher, but I always felt confused about my writing skills. Today, I watched your lecture, and I felt confident in my writing skills. Thanks a’lot!

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[@SparkleEnglish]

Thank you so much, Nate!

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Thank you so much, Alina! Your English is excellent so I think you will have a lot of success and it is always great to keep practicing too!

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Welcome to the channel! We are so happy to have you! ❤️

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[@SparkleEnglish]

You are so kind! 🎉

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Great video that explains each and every details in,a simple and easy manner.

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Thank you jeez you really helped me learning this big trouble..... ❤

[@justgonegaming307]

Thank you for this video. I was really struggling with using punctuations a few weeks ago and i began to read my high school English books and it really helped me improve my use of punctuations. This video is also helpful and very informative. Right now, I'm working on improving my use of semicolons and colons along with the other punctuations like em and en dashes. There's one thing that you haven't really covered with the use of commas but similar to addressing someone. It's calling out with their name. Example would be: John, where are you?..A few weeks ago I was also struggling to place certain punctuations on sentences. One example is: Hey, thanks for the donuts, pal. I didn't know at first that there should be a comma before the word pal but then I realized that I need to. Thanks again for your videos. I'll be watching your other videos as well.

[@trippychai]

Thanks so much! I have been trying to learn commas to help my grammar. This sentence is most likely incorrect, since I’m still trying to learn how to use commas correctly. your video did help me understand commas better, but I’m still gonna try to practice. Thanks again!

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The class was easy to understand. thank you!

[@masikamusanga8612]

This lesson is so clear . Thank you so much for sharing. The explanation is simple with good examples.

[@nadineee_12]

Wow! This is a very nice lesson. I’ll come back to this, whenever I seem to forget comma rules. I learned a lot. Thanks for the video! 💗

[@blackqueen6270]

My fingers are on fire.😄 I have been taking notes of all the lessons in this video. Great job Jennifer. I will be sharing these videos with my niece that is currently in high school. I am sure that they will be of great help to her.

[@SloeJuice]

Great content! Clear, concise and, most importantly, simple looking visuals. As for improvements, it would be good to have the practice examples include some of the mentioned exceptions to the rule.

[@seanhannon1960]

Thank you. I really appreciate these lessons. I am learning a great deal too. I am learning because it is the way you break down everything step by step. Again, thank you.

[@SparkleEnglish]

You are very welcome!

[@tikocadio9550]

Thank you for this :) From grade school to university, the English language is part of our major subjects, but until now I still get confused with the use of comma, colon and semicolon and also subject-verb agreement 😅

[@innocentabhi5128]

Thank you so much mam. I was struggling a lot while transcription, but now my doubts are cleared.

[@R-M4x]

Thank you very much for this helpful tutorial. I have a question about the coordinating conjunctions. When should I begin a sentence with them? Because I'm having some difficulties and I'm getting confused every time I want to put a comma or a period before them. (For transcription purposes.)

[@stallion1906]

Very good video, I will use it in my classroom. I teach oral English in China and I've noticed that most students, although they have learned English and more specifically English grammar, they don't know how to use commas and punctuation marks in general. I also would like to ask you to explain in your future videos, if possible, that we need to add one space after using any punctuation marks. Most Chinese students don't do it when they write in English.

[@bts7army830]

Thank you so much. I learned a lot 💜 But I just want to ask a question right now. Is it right to put a period after a quotation mark? Like for example: I said "I want to go home," then she replied, "I don't care!". She's so rude. So that's the sentence. Is it alright to put a period after the quotation mark or it isn't needed to be there? And one last thing, it is ok to not capitalize the first letter of the quoted text? Like for example "don't cry." or it must be "Don't cry." Please help me for this. I'm a bit confused.

[@somersethouse5054]

Hello. My take on your first question: 1. I said, "I want to go home." She replied, "I don't care!" She's so rude. or 2. I said, "I want to go home." Then she replied, "I don't care!" She's so rude. For your second question, it says we need to capitalise the first word in a sentence that is a direct quote. When quoting, the first word of a complete sentence should be capitalized, regardless of its placement within the main sentence. Example: Matthew said, “In that case, I'm going out for a walk!” Ref. www.grammarly.com/blog/capitalization-in-quotes/

[@thamsanqazikhali6396]

Thank you for this tutorial. It was quite easy and your method of teaching makes it easy for one to understand.

[@jktamag]

I really enjoyed this lesson. So nicely explained that we can remember well. Keep up the good work!

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Tech is a gift for today's learners. Just imagine about students who have completed their education in their local languages and stepped into corporate ladder to make a career and found difficult to have effective communication skills while dealing with clients, peers, and others on real time😢. I was also one among them few years ago, but I'm here to tell them all nothing is impossible if you have growth mindset, accept how u are, and keep learning without worrying about what others think of me..I have just today found this channel when scrolling down on KZbin for English learning. I feel motivated after watching this video and all your comments helping each other to learn together.. Keep going consistently for better results one day.. Happy Learning..Puru from world...😊

[@shirleygalicia9041]

Thank you for this video this is very informative, by the way, I’m having difficulty putting quotation marks for direct and indirect quotations..can you pls make a separate video for quotation marks (when the speaker is being interviewed or when having a speech)..thanks in advance for all your help☺️

[@SparkleEnglish]

Thank you for your kind words. I will put that one on my to-do list! It might take me some time, but stay tuned in the near future :)

[@TW18725]

Your voice is really beautiful, your lesson is well-organized,I will practice Your lesson a few times until I gain confidence in how to use commas properly.your pronounceation can also be my target to imitate, I found a good teacher on youtube,KZbin is the greatest source for lots of info people need.

[@alaamohmed706]

Thank uuuuuu, I wish I could hit the like button 100 times for this awesome video.

[@possumbold]

As a teacher of children and adults, I found this very easy. However, I’d have loved my students to watch this whole series as it’s often a better understanding. I can use and explain punctuation, but we weren’t taught why or when we needed punctuation as a child. I’d get my students to read another person’s paragraph out loud. They’d realise when a pause was required to make it easier for another person to analyse. In Tasmania, Australia, our spelling is different , based on English grammar and spelling. That spelling can certainly make a difference ie ‘favourite’,rather than ‘favorite’ would jump out to me as wrong! At times we focus on the spelling more than the punctuation. Good lessons thank you, great examples as well! I wish I’d seen these videos 60 years ago! 🙏

[@motleyassortment5512]

Can you cover colon and semi-colon? When to properly use them. I love all your videos, I never pass them up.

[@SparkleEnglish]

Good idea!

[@quincydottin3878]

This is extremely helpful! I have a comma rules quiz on Monday.

[@SparkleEnglish]

Best of luck!

[@juliocesarvergaraquesada9122]

To be honest, I like languages that are phonetically consistent. Also, these videos help me a lot with my English. Very quickly though, what is the difference between a comma and a semi-colon?

[@rainy905]

Yes, there is. A semicolon is used to join 2 sentences that are related. Something like that.

[@ravichandrakumarravirala5621]

Excellent way of teaching. I have been stuck with these rules before this lecture,in which I got to know many things.Thank you

[@vividhavats7997]

Please make more such videos. They are really helpful to understand grammar. Also, congratulations! You earned a subscriber. You're doing a great job helping us with short Grammar lessons ☺️

[@maryamomer3612]

I had trouble in this you mad it easier....thanks 👍🙏🎉

[@mojobuzz1961]

I can't thank you enough.

[@menaliong9547]

Very clear explanation. Thank you.

[@PS-ow8om]

Thank you for this. Your explanations were very concise and easy to follow.

[@TheDankDev]

I wish I found this video a while ago.

[@Kartrider-p1u]

She made it so easy to learn where to use the correct punctuation!!! thanks a lotttt

[@emvi05]

This video literally shows how stupid i am.

[@TiratheToraMisu]

No because same

[@elisaolson1289]

Don’t feel stupid you’re not alone I feel the same way.

[@OZZEEY]

😂😂😂

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[@shantailunwan9161]

Me too

[@VeeMccray]

Because of your amazing instruction, I was able to answer every practice question correctly.

[@abreyes2715]

I think you did a very good job braking down every step. I found the examples very helpfull and the practice round was the icing on the cake.

[@mrhalfstep]

This lesson was particularly helpful for me. In the past, when I used "because" in the middle of a sentence, I would precede it with a comma the same way I would if the word was "but". Now I know better. Thanks. Do you have any video that spells out all the rules for using spaces when writing? I get tripped up on that point sometimes. Thanks for creating your content. I don't use this platform to watch teenagers ride dirt bikes off their barn roof in an effort to land in the back of their sister's passing pickup truck. I'm here to learn and I'm grateful that you're willing to teach!

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Hey, I am so grateful for your teachings and proper guidance. Thank you!! 😊

[@mrkamara7262]

My name is, Abu bakarr Kamara. I'm new to this channel, thanks for the teaching.

[@wandarosado6888]

I've been struggling with punctuation for years, and I learned so much from watching this video, Thank you.

[@SparkleEnglish]

You are so welcome!

[@Luney_0296]

As a Dane who loves learning more languages and is basically fluent in English ... I've always had a tough time switching from Danish comma rules to English ones. Thank you for this!

[@SparkleEnglish]

You are very welcome!!

[@anthoniqueellis3650]

Thank you 😊

[@homeshots2938]

This is awesome! Thank you so much for covering all punctuation rules so well

[@DiOrnThaiinUSA]

Thank so much for doing this for the world, your knowledge is much appreciated. I learned this when I was in ESL class in my college life in the U.S. I have forgotten how to use it, but you brought my memory back. Thank you might not enough for your time and knowledge, but at least I would love you know. Have a fantastic day, year, and forever.

[@SparkleEnglish]

You're very welcome! Thank you for your kind words

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Luckily, I found this channel, and everything you explained was very easy and accurate. Thank you, for all you tought us without paying any fee.

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I loved it. I'm a writer. I hope to have less editing problems. When I was young, I just didn't get it. Your video really helped. Thank you. I will watch again.

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Your videos are a big help, after twenty years out of schools, they have been a big help. Thanks!

[@SparkleEnglish]

Thank you so much! I am so happy to hear. :)

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I just enrolled in community college after years of being out of school. This has been the best video to help me on my writting.

[@SparkleEnglish]

Thank you so much. Congratulations on enrolling in college!!

[@ZackaryGraswald]

Thank you so much! I struggle with my commas and periods. I hope your channel helps me improve this area of my grammar.

[@SparkleEnglish]

I am sure it will! I am happy to have you here!

[@dendemano]

Thank you, thank you, thank you. I have started to write short stories, purely for pleasure, after a long absence from writing anything. I was really surprised at how much I had forgotten about basic grammar. When and where to use commas correctly has proven to be the most difficult, so your last tutorial was really helpful. I’m not sure whether the last sentence is grammatically correct. Please advise?