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Comma Rules

1. List of three or more items.

Ex. I enjoy eating ice cream, cookies, and cake for dessert.

2. A compound sentence joined by a conjunction.

Ex. I read every day, but I also find time to watch TV.

3. Appositives – phrases or words that give extra info about a noun.

Ex. My cat, Annie, is a beautiful bluish-gray color.

That tree, which is taller than the others, seems to be leaning.

4. Quotations

Ex. 1. John said, “I am looking forward to Christmas.”

2. “So am I,” said Michael.

3. “Christmas is the best,” said Luke, “because we get time off

from school!”

5. Geographical Names

Ex. I hope to visit Rome, Italy someday soon.

6. Dates

Ex. Abraham Lincoln was born on February 12, 1809

7. Transition words at the beginning of a sentence.

Ex. In conclusion, integrity is a most admirable quality.

Recently, I visited Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

8.Writing a letter

Ex. Dear Ava,

Sincerely,

9.Set off a name at beginning or end of sentence in a direct address.

Ex. Robert, please hand me that book.

Can you please stop talking, Brandon?

10.Introductory words such as: Hey, Yes, No, Sure, Well.

Ex. No, I would not like to join you.

Sure, let’s go to the mall.

11.Separate a statement from a question.

Ex. It’s a nice day, isn’t it? I can join you, can’t I? (continued on next page)

12. When a dependent clause begins a sentence.

Ex. Since I did not study, I am not going to do well on the test.

If you do not do your homework, there will be consequences for you to face.

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