Introductory phrases and dates
After the ball Cinderella lost her glass slipper.
After the ball, Cinderella lost her glass slipper.
Yes I need to ask you something.
Yes, I need to ask you something.
I went to the store for meat bread and cheese.
I went to the store for meat, bread, and cheese.
Because I hated washing dishes I offered to mow the grass instead.
Because I hated washing dishes, I offered to mow the grass instead.
I asked you a question but I couldn't hear what you said.
I asked you a question, but I couldn't hear what you said.
Add TWO commas.
On June 18 2019 I went to Hawaii.
On June 18, 2019, I went to Hawaii.
Where did you put my backpack Alina?
Where did you put my backpack, Alina?
I need to run swim and bike to complete a triathlon.
I need to run, swim, and bike to complete a triathlon.
Even if it was cold outside he always wanted to wear shorts.
Even if it was cold outside, he always wanted to wear shorts.
I ate dinner yet I am still hungry.
I ate dinner, yet I am still hungry.
Without a doubt I need to use the bathroom.
Without a doubt, I need to use the bathroom.
He stated "I don't like chocolate."
He stated, "I don't like chocolate."
I need to pass a physical fitness test take zero-gravity training and complete an interview to become an astronaut.
I need to pass a physical fitness test, take zero-gravity training, and complete an interview to become an astronaut.
Whenever I go to the basketball court I always shoot three-pointers.
Whenever I go to the basketball court, I always shoot three-pointers.
George Washington the father of our country was our first president.
George Washington, the father of our country, was our first president.
Add THREE commas
Throughout my life I hated to see people being angry hurt and confused.
Throughout my life, I hated to see people being angry, hurt, and confused.
"I am too cold" she said.
"I am too cold," she said.
Do I need a comma?
The energetic enthusiastic boys wanted to help.
YES
The energetic, enthusiastic boys wanted to help.
Since he was young he always wanted to design his own house.
Since he was young, he always wanted to design his own house.
Ms. Crandall a fan of the Golden State Warriors wants to go to one of their games.
Ms. Crandall, a fan of the Golden State Warriors, wants to go to one of their games.
You need to add MORE THAN ONE comma.
No I come home on July 20 2024.
No, I come home on July 20, 2024.
What TWO places need commas?
"Steve I am exhausted" he said.
"Steve, I am exhausted," he said.
Do I need a comma?
The new brick house was lovely.
NO
You cannot switch the order.
Even though at this time they didn't get in trouble they learned a lesson about taking responsibility.
Even though at this time they didn't get in trouble, they learned a lesson about taking responsibility.
I do not want to eat for I am going to a friend's house for pizza.
I do not want to eat, for I am going to a friend's house for pizza.