Grammar -> Using commas 1

Using commas 1

Commas are used to separate words, phrases or clauses. They are used to indicate a short pause.

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Read the following two examples aloud. How have commas changed the way you read?

Example one:

"Clean your room now" mum commanded from the family room. Now I was really in for it. Not only my room but I also had to attack the grass out the back the garage junk pile the dirty car the dirty dog wash my kid brother and do homework. I'm good I thought but not that good.

Example two:

"Clean your room now," mum commanded from the family room. Now I was really in for it. Not only my room, but I also had to attack the grass out the back, the garage junk pile, the dirty car, the dirty dog, wash my kid brother, and do homework. I'm good I thought, but not that good.