Murray Commas

A Murray comma is a punctuation mark used to separate elements in a sentence, particularly before conjunctions in compound sentences.

You should insert a comma before a conjunction when it connects two independent clauses.

In a date, commas should be used to separate the day from the year, e.g., 'On Thursday, January 17, 2020, I will win the lottery.'

In a list, commas are used to separate items, and an optional Oxford comma can be placed before the conjunction in the last item.

A compound sentence should be punctuated with a comma before the conjunction that connects the two independent clauses.

Commas are used to indicate a pause, separate elements, clarify meaning, and improve readability.

No comma is needed before a conjunction when it connects two items in a simple series or when it connects two verbs or adjectives.

An example is: 'I want to go to the park, but it is raining outside.'

Misplacing commas can change the meaning of a sentence or make it confusing.

A comma should be used after an introductory phrase or clause that precedes the main clause.