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      Ex.  She drove her car on the Interstate 75, where many accidents have occurred.
+A comma must be used before and adverb that separates phrases.
+    Ex.  He found that it was lonely at the top, as the old saying goes.
+A comma must be used after an introductory clause.
+    Ex.  After suffering under economy strain for many years, the United States made major policy changes.
+A comma must be used after and introductory phrase.
+    Ex.  After a difficult round of chemotherapy, the doctor declared his patient to be cancer free.
+A comma must be used between contrasting or alternating phrases.
+    Ex.  The girl used her best manners, however she was not happy.
+    Ex.  A small, but well-kept house, was enough for him.