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Using the Comma

Using the Comma. Class Notes. Rule #1. Use commas to separate lists of three or more. Example: I went to the store to buy milk, juice, and eggs. Rule #2. Commas and conjunctions join independent clauses. Example: We can go to the grocery store, or we can walk to the mall. Rule #3.

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Using the Comma

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  1. Using the Comma Class Notes

  2. Rule #1 • Use commas to separate lists of three or more. • Example: • I went to the store to buy milk, juice, and eggs.

  3. Rule #2 • Commas and conjunctions join independent clauses. • Example: • We can go to the grocery store, or we can walk to the mall.

  4. Rule #3 • Use commas to separate independent and dependent clauses when the dependent clause comes first. Example: When the flight lands, I will hug my family.

  5. Rule #4 • Use commas to separate nonessential words and phrases from the rest of the sentence. For example: appositives, direct addresses, and interrupters. • Example: • My brother, Joe, graduated from college yesterday.

  6. John, a student, received an excellent grade in my class. (appositive)

  7. Rule #5 • Use commas between adjectives of equal rank that modify the same noun. • Example: • That is a decorative, colorful symbol. • Hint: If you can put “and” between the adjectives, you can use a comma.

  8. Rule #6 • Use commas to separate quotes. • Example: • Sheila said, “Flowers are beautiful.” • or • “Flowers,” said Sheila, “are beautiful.”

  9. Rule #7 • Commas are used to set apart direct addresses. • Example: • Robert, will you open the door?

  10. Rule #8 • Commas are used to set apart introductory words and phrases. Example: Before lunch, we finished all of our business matters.

  11. Rule #9 • Commas separate days and months. If the sentence continues, use a comma after the year. • Example: I will arrive on Friday, December 25th.

  12. Rule #10 • Commas separate towns, states, and countries. If the sentence continues, use a comma after the state. • Example: • Morehead, Kentucky, is a wonderful place to live.

  13. Rule #11 • Use a comma after the greeting of a friendly letter and after the closing of a friendly or a business letter. • Examples: • Dear Bob, • Sincerely,

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