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Back Yard, Backyard, or Back-Yard?

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Which is correct? Backyard, back yard, or back-yard?

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Mommas and Commas: Never Use a Comma Before “Be”?

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Linda M. asked the following question in a Facebook message:

My mom used to say, “Never use a comma before any form of the verb to be.” Is this right? In some sentences it seems like there should be a comma before the word is.

I find this rule curious, and wonder how such rules get created and passed on. It’s not wrong either, at least not entirely. Let’s see if we can clarify it a bit.

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Take the Comma Quiz!

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Now that you know the rules, take the quiz and test your knowledge! It’s fun and free.

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Comma Rules Graphic Poster

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A pinnable poster of the basic comma rules.

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What a Comma Splice Is and How to Fix It

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I just read this sentence on a student paper:

“Everybody is different, throughout history, though, stereotypes have caused big problems.”

This is an example of a common problem among young writers: the comma splice. Let’s take a look at what a comma splice is and how to fix it.

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