Punctuation

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Commas With Adverbs of Degree

We do not typically use a comma before or after an adverb of degree in a sentence. But there are particular situations where you may need to use commas.

Commas With Adverbs of Manner

When starting a sentence with an adverb, an introductory phrase, or an adverb clause of manner, we often add a comma after it.

Commas With Adverbs of Place

We do not generally use a comma to separate an adverb of place from the rest of the sentence. There are situations, however, where the particular sentence structure requires a comma before or after an adverb of place or an adverb clause.

Commas With Adverbs of Time and Frequency

We do not generally use a comma to separate a regular adverb of time from the rest of the sentence. But you can use commas to set off nonessential information, add long introductory phrases, avoid confusion, or stress a pause.