When do you use a comma in a sentence?

Question

A. to indicate an abrupt break in thought or structure
B. to show a pause in a sentence or separate items in a list
C. to denote an omission
D. to mark the end of a sentence

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

B. to show a pause in a sentence or separate items in a list

Commas are commonly used to indicate pauses, separate items in a list, set off introductory elements, separate clauses, and more. Options A, C, and D do not accurately describe standard comma usage.