Journal #1 (9,12) - Mr. Bailey @ Hamilton Heights HS

Elementary Rules of Usage 4Place a comma before a conjunction introducing anindependent clause (a sentence that can stand on its own)-Mr. Bailey’s class rocks, but he is a little crazy.If the second clause begins with if, when, or a prepositionimmediately after the conjunction, place a comma at the endof that clause or phrase.-The project is difficult, but if we are prepared, it should gosmoothly.When the subject is the same for both clauses, use a commawith but, but not for and.-I have heard that Mr. Bailey is cool, but am still unconvinced.-The project is difficult and causes too much pain.