Comma Rules
Used to separate items in a _______________
list or series
Used to set apart __________ from ___________
dialogue from narration
What is the comma rule?
She is bringing candy, soda, and chips to the party.
separate items in a list or series
What is the comma rule?
In the beginning of the story, the main character forgets who she is.
Conjoin a dependent and independent clause.
What does the M in M.I.N.T.S stand for?
Months of the year
Used in __________
numerals and dates
Used in __________ and ____________
numerals and dates
What is the comma rule?
Kyle shouted at the bully, "leave her alone!"
separate dialogue from narration
What is the comma rule?
I need to clean up my room, take out the trash, and water the flowers.
Separate items in a list or series.
What does the I in M.I.N.T.S stand for?
Pronoun I
Set apart __________ clauses and _________ clauses
dependent and independent
Used to conjoin 2 _____________ when used with a ______________
dependent clauses; coordinating conjunction
What is the comma rule?
The fire fighter, who was battling the blaze, called for backup.
Parenthetical elements
What is the comma rule?
She studied all night for her test, but she still failed.
Conjoin 2 dependent clauses with a coordinating conjunction.
What does the N in M.I.N.T.S stand for?
Names of people, places, and official things
Used to set apart
Parenthetical elements or coordinating adjectives
Used to set apart
coordinating adjectives, or parenthetical elements
What is the comma rule?
You don't have to come, but you can if you want.
conjoin 2 dependent clauses when used with a coordinating conjunction.
What is the comma rule?
My brother's birthdate is June 23, 1997.
In dates and numerals
What does the T in M.I.N.T.S stand for?
Titles
Used to conjoin 2 _____________ when used with a ______________
dependent clauses; coordinating conjunction
Set apart __________ clauses and _________ clauses
dependent and independent clauses
What is the comma rule?
The dark, lonely road looked rather ominous.
Coordinating adjectives
What is the comma rule?
The drooling, slobbering dog gave the visitor a big kiss on the face.
Coordinating adjectives
What does the S in M.I.N.T.S stand for?
Start of the sentence