Commas: Rules & Common Mistakes

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About Course

Learn the main jobs a comma does in British English, from lists and fronted adverbials to extra information in the middle of a sentence. You will also learn to spot and fix the comma splice, the most common punctuation error in student and workplace writing.

This course is for general learning and revision. It is written by Tutwoo and is not produced or endorsed by any exam board. Always check your own exam board’s specification and your teacher’s guidance.

What Will You Learn?

  • Use commas correctly in lists, after openers and around extra information Tell the difference between essential and non-essential information Spot and fix comma splices Use commas to make meaning clear and avoid ambiguity

Course Content

Course Lessons

  • The main jobs of a comma
  • Extra information and clarity
  • Comma splices and other common mistakes

Sources & Further Reading
The official guidance this course is based on.

Final Assessment

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