Commas are really not that hard to understand, but at the same time using them can be pretty confusing. The hardest part is figuring out when to use a comma and when to just end the sentence. It's easy to use commas when there is a conjunction or when there's multiples of something. The problem arises when a sentence seems to end seemingly too early. Should I have used a comma between the previous two sentence. I don't know, and that's the problem.
A great page for all around comma use is http://owl.english.purdue.edu/handouts/grammar/g_comma.html.
That is actually a website that I reference for my grammar needs and wants. I believe it's a reliable website because it appears to be designed officially for college students.
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Seeing as I, too, blogged on the frustrations of comma usage, I completely see where you are coming from with your comma woes. The link you included is very helpful. I have used it before when unsure about when and where a comma belongs, and I have referenced the site for numerous other grammar questions, as well. I think it is very peculiar that there are instances where commas are no-brainers - such as in lists - and instances where you really just have no idea. Funny, funny things... commas...
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