Comma Rules Rule 1 Use commas to separate
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![Rule #1 Use commas to separate three or more items in a series. I Rule #1 Use commas to separate three or more items in a series. I](https://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h2/775872a6e96320f1bd93f1c1874d9f68/image-2.jpg)
![Rule #2 Use a comma to separate two adjectives when the adjectives are interchangeable. Rule #2 Use a comma to separate two adjectives when the adjectives are interchangeable.](https://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h2/775872a6e96320f1bd93f1c1874d9f68/image-3.jpg)
![Rule #3 Place a comma before a coordinating conjunction that connects two independent clauses. Rule #3 Place a comma before a coordinating conjunction that connects two independent clauses.](https://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h2/775872a6e96320f1bd93f1c1874d9f68/image-4.jpg)
![Rule #4 Place a comma after an introductory word or phrase Common introductory words: Rule #4 Place a comma after an introductory word or phrase Common introductory words:](https://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h2/775872a6e96320f1bd93f1c1874d9f68/image-5.jpg)
![Rule #5 Use a comma after an introductory clause. Generally, an introductory clause starts Rule #5 Use a comma after an introductory clause. Generally, an introductory clause starts](https://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h2/775872a6e96320f1bd93f1c1874d9f68/image-6.jpg)
![However, a comma is unnecessary when the dependent clause comes at the end However, a comma is unnecessary when the dependent clause comes at the end](https://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h2/775872a6e96320f1bd93f1c1874d9f68/image-7.jpg)
![Rule #6 Use commas to set off nonessential words, clauses, and phrases. Incorrect: Jill Rule #6 Use commas to set off nonessential words, clauses, and phrases. Incorrect: Jill](https://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h2/775872a6e96320f1bd93f1c1874d9f68/image-8.jpg)
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![We went to the store when the storm was over. John my cousin We went to the store when the storm was over. John my cousin](https://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h2/775872a6e96320f1bd93f1c1874d9f68/image-10.jpg)
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Comma Rules
![Rule 1 Use commas to separate three or more items in a series I Rule #1 Use commas to separate three or more items in a series. I](https://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h2/775872a6e96320f1bd93f1c1874d9f68/image-2.jpg)
Rule #1 Use commas to separate three or more items in a series. I have my laptop, pens, and pencils in my backpack. They have taken a class, studied together, and prepared well.
![Rule 2 Use a comma to separate two adjectives when the adjectives are interchangeable Rule #2 Use a comma to separate two adjectives when the adjectives are interchangeable.](https://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h2/775872a6e96320f1bd93f1c1874d9f68/image-3.jpg)
Rule #2 Use a comma to separate two adjectives when the adjectives are interchangeable. He is a tall, lean man. The old, cranky cat is dying. Exception: We stayed at an expensive summer resort (no comma because the two adjectives are not interchangeable).
![Rule 3 Place a comma before a coordinating conjunction that connects two independent clauses Rule #3 Place a comma before a coordinating conjunction that connects two independent clauses.](https://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h2/775872a6e96320f1bd93f1c1874d9f68/image-4.jpg)
Rule #3 Place a comma before a coordinating conjunction that connects two independent clauses. Coordinating conjunctions = FANBOYS For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So I wanted to stay up late, but I had school the next morning. He was late to class, so his teacher marked him as tardy.
![Rule 4 Place a comma after an introductory word or phrase Common introductory words Rule #4 Place a comma after an introductory word or phrase Common introductory words:](https://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h2/775872a6e96320f1bd93f1c1874d9f68/image-5.jpg)
Rule #4 Place a comma after an introductory word or phrase Common introductory words: however, meanwhile, still, furthermore Still, I do not believe the defendant is guilty. Furthermore, I could not believe he was convicted. Barking incessantly, Sparky woke up the whole neighborhood. Barking incessantly = introductory participle phrase describing Sparky
![Rule 5 Use a comma after an introductory clause Generally an introductory clause starts Rule #5 Use a comma after an introductory clause. Generally, an introductory clause starts](https://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h2/775872a6e96320f1bd93f1c1874d9f68/image-6.jpg)
Rule #5 Use a comma after an introductory clause. Generally, an introductory clause starts with a subordinate conjunction and creates a dependent clause. Common subordinate conjunctions: After, although, as, while, when, until, before, because, if, since If you are not sure about this, let me know. After we went to the movies, we got dinner. Before the sun sets, I want to go for a walk.
![However a comma is unnecessary when the dependent clause comes at the end However, a comma is unnecessary when the dependent clause comes at the end](https://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h2/775872a6e96320f1bd93f1c1874d9f68/image-7.jpg)
However, a comma is unnecessary when the dependent clause comes at the end of the sentence. Let me know if you are not sure about this. We got dinner after the movie. I want to go for a walk before the sun sets.
![Rule 6 Use commas to set off nonessential words clauses and phrases Incorrect Jill Rule #6 Use commas to set off nonessential words, clauses, and phrases. Incorrect: Jill](https://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h2/775872a6e96320f1bd93f1c1874d9f68/image-8.jpg)
Rule #6 Use commas to set off nonessential words, clauses, and phrases. Incorrect: Jill my sister shut the door. Correct: Jill, my sister, shut the door. (We can remove “my sister” from the sentence, and the sentence still maintains the same meaning. ) Incorrect: Bill Clinton the 42 nd president of the United States is 68 years old. Correct: Bill Clinton, the 42 nd president of the United States, is 71 years old.
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Let’s Practice! The deserted blue house is falling apart. Because we are young we act impulsively. Because we are young, we act impulsively. However I am still unhappy with the outcome. However, I am still unhappy with the outcome.
![We went to the store when the storm was over John my cousin We went to the store when the storm was over. John my cousin](https://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h2/775872a6e96320f1bd93f1c1874d9f68/image-10.jpg)
We went to the store when the storm was over. John my cousin is an excellent soccer player. John, my cousin, is an excellent soccer player. The cat is friendly but the dog is quite shy. The cat is friendly, but the dog is quite shy.
![The cat however can be very annoying The cat however can be very The cat however can be very annoying. The cat, however, can be very](https://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h2/775872a6e96320f1bd93f1c1874d9f68/image-11.jpg)
The cat however can be very annoying. The cat, however, can be very annoying. Students who study faithfully usually do well. Shaking violently the child was cold. Shaking violently, the child was cold.
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