Some simple rules

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1. subordinates

Aaawwubbis - As, Although, After, While, When, Unless, Because, Before, If, and Since.

2. comma use

Use commas when the subordinate is at the beginning like:

     Because Mr. Doyle cheats in the penny war, he deserves to lose.

      Because he cheats in the penny war, Mr. Doyle deserves to lose.

Don't use a comma when the subordinate is in the middle of the sentence

      Mr. Doyle deserves to lose because he cheats in the penny war

3. Make sure you have two sentences

4. In creative writing, you can trash number two and three if you have a reason.

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