COMMA RULES Please take notes Comma Rule 1

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COMMA RULES Please take notes

COMMA RULES Please take notes

Comma Rule #1 compound sentences

Comma Rule #1 compound sentences

compound sentences • Use a comma with a conjunction to separate two independent clauses--use:

compound sentences • Use a comma with a conjunction to separate two independent clauses--use: FANBOYS • , for , or • , and , yet • , nor , so • , but EX: The game was over, but the crowd refused to leave.

Comma Rule #2 complex sentences (sometimes!)

Comma Rule #2 complex sentences (sometimes!)

Introductory dependent clause (IDC) • Use a comma when a sentence begins with a

Introductory dependent clause (IDC) • Use a comma when a sentence begins with a dependent clause • AAAWWUBBIS words • EX: While I was eating, the cat meowed. • EX: The cat meowed while I was eating. (no comma)

Comma Rule #3 IPP’s

Comma Rule #3 IPP’s

Introductory prepositional phrases (IPP) • Use a comma when a sentence begins with a

Introductory prepositional phrases (IPP) • Use a comma when a sentence begins with a prepositional phrase-IPP • EX: In a minute, the bus is going to arrive. • EX: The bus is going to arrive in a minute. (no comma)

Comma Rule #4 in a series and with adjectives

Comma Rule #4 in a series and with adjectives

In a series • Use commas to separate items in a series • EX:

In a series • Use commas to separate items in a series • EX: The list included eggs, bacon, and milk. (items) • EX: She was running fast, sweating profusely, and winning the race. (list of verbs w/adverbs)

More about series commas • EX: John, Mark, and Luke all won the race.

More about series commas • EX: John, Mark, and Luke all won the race. (names) • EX: The big, scary monster was under the bed. (list of adjectives —use a comma when AND would sound good between them)

Comma Rule # 5 addresses, dates, and letters

Comma Rule # 5 addresses, dates, and letters

Addresses, dates & letters • Use a comma to separate day and year when

Addresses, dates & letters • Use a comma to separate day and year when the full date is used • EX: January 14, 2000 • EX: July 1999—needs no comma • When the full date is in a sentence, it needs a comma after the year, too. • EX: The puppies born on September 23, 2010, will be ready to go home in another week.

Address, dates, letters • Use a comma to separate city and state • EX:

Address, dates, letters • Use a comma to separate city and state • EX: Denison, Texas • Use a comma for an opening and closing in a letter • Dear Grandma, (opening) • Sincerely, (closing)

Comma Rule #6 dialogue

Comma Rule #6 dialogue

Dialogue • Use a comma to shift between the words being spoken and the

Dialogue • Use a comma to shift between the words being spoken and the speaker. • EX: John said, “I am hungry. ” • EX: “I was able, ” she answered, “to find the buried treasure. ” • EX: “She was late to school, ” said John.

Comma Rule # 7 interjections

Comma Rule # 7 interjections

Interjections • When a sentence starts with an interjection, set it off with a

Interjections • When a sentence starts with an interjection, set it off with a comma. • Wow, that was a really good movie! • Awww, she is a cute baby!

Comma Rule #8 appositives and interrupters

Comma Rule #8 appositives and interrupters

appositives • Use a comma to set off phrases that add meaning to a

appositives • Use a comma to set off phrases that add meaning to a noun. • EX: That Tuesday, which happens to be my birthday, is the only day I can babysit. • EX: My teacher, Mrs. Langley, was shopping at Wal-Mart.

interrupters • Use a comma when a phrase is used that is non-essential to

interrupters • Use a comma when a phrase is used that is non-essential to the meaning. • EX: Bob was late for school, by the way. • EX: Brownies are really fattening, apparently.