When should a comma be used
*O to create a pause
O to change the subject
O to end a sentence
• to build suspense
Commas are commonly used in the following situations:
1. To create a pause: Commas are used to separate items in a list or series, such as "I bought apples, oranges, and bananas." They can also be used to separate clauses within a sentence or after introductory phrases, such as "However, I decided to go anyway."
2. To change the subject: Commas are used when there is a shift in the subject of a sentence, such as "John loves playing soccer, but his sister prefers basketball."
3. To end a sentence: Commas are not typically used to end a sentence. Instead, periods (full stops) are used to indicate the end of a sentence.
4. To build suspense: Suspense can be built through the use of punctuation like ellipses (e.g., "...") or dashes (e.g., "—"). While commas can be used to create pauses, they are not specifically used to build suspense.