Comma Rules Commas in a Series Use commas

Comma Rules

Commas in a Series • Use commas to separate items in a list He hit the ball, dropped the bat, and ran to first base.

With a Conjunction to Connect Complete Sentences • Use a comma before a conjunction (and, but, or) when connecting complete sentences. He hit the ball well, and he ran toward first base. He hit the ball well and ran toward first base.

To Set Off Extra Info at the Beginning of a Sentence • Use a comma after phrases of extra info at the start of a sentence. • This info can be removed without changing meaning and is not the simple predicate or subject. After running toward third base, he suddenly realized how stupid he looked. First, we need to buy popcorn.

To Set Off Extra Info in the Middle of a Sentence • Use a comma before and after phrases of extra info in the middle of a sentence. • This info can be removed without changing meaning and is not the simple predicate or subject. The Frank Bridge, which spans the river, is falling down. Ira Rubenzahl, the college president, voted to raise tuition.

Separate Two Adjectives Describing the Same Noun • Use a comma between two adjectives that describe the same noun. The awesome, exciting game. The fluffy, little puppy. The hot, steamy coffee.

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