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Commas with Nonrestrictive vs. Restrictive Elements

What do the grammar terms nonrestrictive and restrictive mean? And which requires commas?

Christina Crosland

Jul 214 min read

Photo by Aryan Dhiman on Unsplash of keyboard keys including the comma.

Photo by Aryan Dhiman on Unsplash of keyboard keys including the comma.

6 Common Places That Commas Are Misplaced

Have you made these comma mistakes? Find out where commas don’t go and why.

Christina Crosland

Apr 218 min read

Say Yes to the Oxford Comma

Say Yes to the Oxford Comma

Say Yes to the Oxford Comma

Should you use the Oxford comma? Here’s why the pros outweigh the cons.

Christina Crosland

Oct 23, 20246 min read

Avoid the Comma Splice

Avoid the Comma Splice

Avoid the Comma Splice

Never ever separate two sentences with a comma. Learn what to do instead.

Breanna Call

Nov 1, 20213 min read

Most Common Issue with Commas

Most Common Issue with Commas

Most Common Issue with Commas

Do not separate a subject from its verb with a comma—just don't.

Amy Guan

Jun 15, 20213 min read

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