Here's how to use commas with "as well as":
* If "as well as" connects two words or phrases that function grammatically the same (like two subjects or two objects), don't use commas.
* Example: "The team enjoyed the pizza as well as the soda." (Both "pizza" and "soda" are objects of the verb "enjoyed".)
* If "as well as" connects two phrases or clauses that are independent of each other, use commas.
* Example: "The team enjoyed the pizza, as well as the soda, which was surprisingly refreshing." ("The team enjoyed the pizza" is an independent clause, and "which was surprisingly refreshing" is another independent clause.)
In short:
* No commas: "as well as" is used to connect two elements of the same grammatical function.
* Commas: "as well as" connects two independent phrases or clauses.
Remember: The rule of thumb is to use commas to make the sentence clearer and easier to read. If you're unsure, try reading the sentence out loud and see if the pauses make sense.