Punctuation

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Do You Need a Comma Before or After 'NEVER'?

We do not generally put a comma before or after the adverb “never” to separate it from the verb it modifies. But use a comma to separate two instances of this word for emphasis.

When to Use Commas With 'Often'

In the middle or at the end of a sentence, we do not typically use a comma before or after “often”.

Commas With 'Occasionally' and 'Sporadically'

In the middle or at the end of a sentence, we do not typically use a comma before or after “occasionally” or “sporadically”. However, there are particular sentence constructions where commas may be used.

A Complete Guide to Using Commas with Adverbs

We will discuss when to use and when to avoid a comma before or after a regular adverb, a sentence adverb, an adverbial clause, and an adverbial phrase.

Commas With Adverbial Prepositional Phrases

If a sentence is clear, the comma after an adverbial prepositional phrase at the beginning of a clause is optional. However, the longer the introductory phrase, the more likely you will place a comma after it.