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 *after an introductory word group
 *between all items in a series
-*use commas to set off nonrestrictive elements
+*to set off nonrestrictive elements
-*use a comma to set off transitional and parenthetical expressions, absolute phrases, and contrasted elements
+*to set off transitional and parenthetical expressions, absolute phrases, and contrasted elements
-*use commas to set off nouns of direct address, the words ''yes'' and ''no'', interrogative tags, and mild interjections
+*to set off nouns of direct address, the words ''yes'' and ''no'', interrogative tags, and mild interjections
-*use commas with expressions such as ''he said'' to set off direct quotations
+*with expressions such as ''he said'' to set off direct quotations
-*use commas with dates, addresses, titles, and numbers
+*with dates, addresses, titles, and numbers
-*use commas to pervent confusion (Hacker 235-245).
+*to pervent confusion (Hacker 235-245).
 ==Usuage Semicolon==