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For returning students who need a refresher or students referencing the Rule Codes for Writing Mechanics, you can skip directly to a rule.

C1  Commas After Introductory Word Groups

C2  Commas with Lists of Words, Phrases, and Clauses

C3  Commas: Multiple Adjectives Before a Noun

C4  Commas in Compound Sentences

C5  Commas with Interrupters

C6  Commas with Nonrestrictive Phrases and Clauses

C7  Commas with Dialog

C8  Commas to Avoid Misunderstanding

C9  Other Common Uses of the Comma

C10 Avoid Common Misuses of the Comma

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