Commas with Lists and Adjectives
Non-essential Phrases
FANBOYS and THAMOS
Dependent Clause + Independent Clause
Quotations and Commas
100
My cat is fat ugly and smelly.
My cat is fat, ugly, and smelly.
100
Let's eat Grandma.
Let's eat, Grandma.
100
Hint: FAN BOYS Insert word and comma. I received an A on my test _______ my mom let me stay at my friend's house.
I received an A on my test, so my mom let me stay at my friend's house.
100
Before we go out for lunch I would like to clean my room a little.
Before we go out for lunch, I would like to clean my room a little.
100
"Please pick up your shoes" Mom asked.
"Please pick up your shoes," Mom asked.
200
The sweet thoughtful teacher helped me with my homework.
The sweet, thoughtful teacher helped me with my homework.
200
Coach Ditka my dad will be given an award tonight.
Coach Ditka, my dad, will be given an award tonight.
200
Hint: FAN BOYS Insert word and comma. I walked the dog ________ then we went home.
I walked the dog, and then we went home.
200
If you fall asleep during the movie my little sister will throw popcorn at you.
If you fall asleep during the movie, my little sister will throw popcorn at you.
200
The agreement states "Poaching will be prohibited."
The agreement states, "Poaching will be prohibited."
300
Young sassy Maria likes to get her hair done talk on the phone and visit Chicago.
Young, sassy Mary likes to get her hair done, talk on the phone, and visit Chicago.
300
The committee made up of representatives from each school will make their decision next week.
The committee, made up of representatives from each school, will make their decision next week.
300
I would love to go to the movies. However I can't because I am grounded.
I would love to go to the movies. However, I can't because I am grounded.
300
On the following day Dad sawed and I nailed the boards together.
On the following day, Dad sawed and I nailed the boards together.
300
I jolted awake this morning when my mother shouted "You are going to be late!"
I jolted awake this morning when my mother shouted, "You are going to be late!"
400
Handsome funny actors are the best in incredibly sappy chick flicks.
Handsome, funny actors are the best in incredibly sappy chick flicks.
400
I am as you can see very excited about the new movie.
I am, as you can see, very excited about the new movie.
400
I am going to study hard for this test therefore I know that I will pass.
I am going to study hard for this test; therefore, I know that I will pass. I am going to study hard for this test. Therefore, I know that I will pass.
400
Between the wall and the couch I was able to hide some money for a rainy day.
Between the wall and the couch, I was able to hide some money for a rainy day.
400
Close enough I whispered to myself, determined not to ask for help again.
"Close enough," I whispered to myself, determined not to ask for help again.
500
The most exciting fun holidays are Christmas 4th of July and Halloween.
The most exciting, fun holidays are Christmas, 4th of July, and Halloween.
500
As you know basketball the best sport to exist is almost finished for the year.
As you know, basketball, the best sport to exist, is almost finished for the year.
500
I will however be very glad when the test is over.
I will, however, be very glad when the test is over.
500
I will not go with you if you go to the store today.
I will not go with you if you go to the store today.
500
"Yes" she said "I will happily help you on Sunday" while she was on the phone with her mom.
"Yes," she said, "I will happily help you on Sunday," while she was on the phone with her mom.
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