commas before and, and but

I always thought that you didn't need a comma preceeding and or but because those words connect the sentence.

See example:

It's awesome and the cost is minimal to be the group "organizer".

asked May 17 '11 at 18:35

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You should always use a comma before 'and' and 'but' when the two clauses you are joining together are both complete sentences.

Both parts (before and after the 'and') in your sentence could stand alone as complete sentences, so you should put a comma before 'and'.

link	answered May 18 '11 at 17:14 Kimberly Expert

I am not sure that this is correct? Where does this answer come from?

– Claire Hiller Hiller – Aug 25 '12 at 05:33

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A comma is never used before the words and or but according to English traditional grammar.

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answered Aug 25 '12 at 05:34

The answer to the use of the comma might be usage rather than grammar?

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edited Aug 25 '12 at 05:38

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