Grammar: ✨ Grammar Essentials: ✏️ Writing Mechanics - Advanced (B2) - Lesson 1: Advanced Comma Usage (e.g., with non-defining clauses, appositives, complex series)

Grammar: Punctuation B2 Lesson 1: Advanced Comma Usage What you will learn: By the end of this lesson, you will be able to use commas correctly with non-defining clauses and appositives, and use semicolons in complex lists. Why It Matters: Clarity and Meaning Using commas correctly is essential for clear, professional writing. A missing or misplaced comma can sometimes change the entire meaning of a sentence. ❌ Unclear My brother who is a graphic designer lives in Battambang. (This sounds like you have more than one brother, and you are specifying the one who is a graphic designer.) ✅ Clear My brother , who is a graphic designer , lives in Battambang. (This means you have one brother, and you are simply adding extra information about his job.) The Grammar Rules 📖 Rule 1: Commas with Non-Defining Clauses A non-defining clause adds extra, non-essential information. It must be separated from the main sentence with commas. The Phare circus, which is famous all over Cambodia , started in a refugee ca…