Unlocking the Secret Power of Commas: How One Punctuation Mark Can Transform Your Writing Forever

I spend too much money

when I go to the movies

When the dependent clause comes first, it should always be followed by a comma:

When I go to the movies, I spend too much money.

But if the main clause comes first, no comma is required:

I spend too much money when I go to the movies.

Commas and Clauses

As you all know, writing can bring up some interesting issues, and it’s not always clear whether commas should or shouldn’t be used in various situations. However, the use of commas often adds to the clarity and rhythm of a sentence and therefore makes an entire piece flow more smoothly.

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