Comma Rules Independent Clauses

-lists or a series of items

-conjunctions (chart on comma rules sheet)

-dependent clause words (When, if, although, even though, however, etc.)

Ex: I got a B on my project, and Jenny got a c+.

Non-ex: I need to get pizza, and soda for the party tomorrow.

Ex: If you can’t make it to practice, you need to talk to the coach. 

Non-ex: You need to talk to the coach, and go to practice next time.(Rule 2)