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Mastering Commas: 8 Essential Rules

Learn the rules of using commas effectively in sentences with coordinating conjunctions, lists, addresses, dates, complex sentences, appositives, numbers, and interrupters. Improve your punctuation skills now!

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Mastering Commas: 8 Essential Rules

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  1. Notes on Commas

  2. Comma Rule #1 • A comma can be used with a coordinating conjunction to separate two independent clauses in a compound sentence • AND OR BUT NOR FOR SO YET • I like cake, but I also like fruit.

  3. Comma Rule #2 • Commas can be used to list items in a series. • I like cheese, milk, fruit, and vegetables.

  4. Comma Rule #3 • A comma can be used when addressing a person in the beginning of a sentence, OR it can be used with an introductory word or phrase. • Mike, please close the door. • Yes, I think you will do well on the test.

  5. Comma Rule #4 • Commas can be used to separate dates. • The test is on April 4, 2008.

  6. Comma Rule #5 • Commas can be used in a complex sentence that starts with the dependent clause. • Since we are taking good notes, we will do well on the test.

  7. Comma Rule #6 • Commas can be used to separate appositives from the rest of the sentence. • An appositive renames a noun. • Our teacher, Mrs. Gannaway, loves her students.

  8. Comma Rule #7 • Use commas with numbers greater than 999. • There are 2,565 people in the gym.

  9. Comma Rule #8 • Commas can be used to separate things called “interrupters.” • The class, we think, will do very well on the test.

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