I can't figure out how commas and periods work. (should

>>9103451
You put periods after full sentences but commas before starting a dependent clause.

>>9103451
I can't figure out how commas or periods work. I want to learn, but I'm not sure where to look. I came here wondering if you guys could help me. I feel pretty dumb, but I don't think it's my fault. Pic related, by the way, it's how I feel.

Hope you can figure it out by reading. It's pretty simple, really. If you need more help, I can go further. How old are you? What's your first language?

>>9103611
Español

>>9103451
Periods are easy, they only go at the end of a sentence or sometimes in certain abbreviations. Commas though, fuck commas.

>>9103451
I have the same problem but in regards to full stops vs. colons vs. semicolons.

>>9103451
Put a comma in when you take a breath.
Add commas when you add an extra part, like this one here, into an already complete sentence.

>>9103451
>and periods work.
Read biology books.

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>>9103451
It's fairly easy. You just need to work harder, OP.

>>9103451
Read the rules and apply them?

>>9103451
>>9103472

>You put periods after full sentences, but commas before starting a dependent clause.

Would this work? If I put a comma right after "sentences" and right before "but"?

In that vein, should I have put a comma right before my "and" in "and right before"? Freaking-A, "but" and "and" always messes me up when it comes to commas.

I also get messed up when it comes to adjectives and stuff.

Is it
>"That guy, over there, is a big, dumb idiot"

Or is it
>"That guy over there is a big dumb idiot"?

What's easier to read? Can normies read both just fine, and it all depends on your own personal style? Or is there a definitive way it needs to be structured or nobody will ever understand you?