COMMA SENSE RULES YOU SHOULD ALREADY KNOW Rule

COMMA SENSE!

RULES YOU SHOULD ALREADY KNOW • Rule 1: Use commas to separate 3 or more words, phrases, causes, or creating a list. • Rule 2: Use commas to separate two independent causes when they are joined by the 7 conjunctions (and, but, for, nor, yet, etc. ). • Rule 3: Use commas for introductory phrases, words, or causes before the main idea. • Rule 5: Use commas to use two or more describe adjectives.

RULE 4: Use commas separate phrases, that are independent and have nothing to do with each other. Example: I am, as you can see, nervous.

RULE 6: Use commas to separate geographic locations or titles. Example: “Dr. Grey, M. D. , is our family doctor. She lives in Los Angeles, California. ”

RULE 7: Use a comma to separate a direct quotation from a sentence. Example: Mother asked, “Who wants to get ice cream? ” “I do, ” Steven replied.

RULE 8: Use commas to avoid confusion, while addressing something. Example: “From Sherlock Holmes, Watson is one of my greatest companions. ”

RULE 9: Use commas to surround or before a title of someone, when they are directly addressed. Example: “Will you, Rose Tyler, take my hand? ” “Yes, Doctor, I will. ”

RULE 10: Separate a statement from a question by using a comma. Example: “I can go, can’t I? ”

RULE 11: Use commas to separate contradicting phrases. Example: “That is my money, not yours. ”

RULE 12: Use a comma when sentences have an introductory word (Yes, well, and now) Example: “Yes, I like milk with my tea. ”

RULE 13: Use commas to surround certain words like however or therefore, when they are used by interrupters. Example: “I would be happy, however, to volunteer my time. ”