Comma Rules 1
1 & 2
1 & 2
My dog is white black and grey.
My dog is white, black, and grey.
Hey you can you please be quiet?
Hey you, can you please be quiet?
I live at 16110 Wildwood Lane New Lenox Illinois 60451.
I live at 16110 Wildwood Lane, New Lenox, Illinois, 60451.
Mrs. Lane the world's greatest teacher is giving a huge comma test on Friday.
Mrs. Lane, the world's greatest teacher, is giving a huge comma test on Friday.
Help a thief!
Help, a thief!
Young sassy Kate enjoys getting her hair done nails done and toes done.
Young, sassy Kate enjoys getting her hair done, nails done, and toes done.
George may you please help me clean my room.
George, may you please help me clean my room.
My birthday is on January 30th 1986.
My birthday is on January 30th, 1986.
Insert commas where needed, if none are needed say Correct.
The man with the dog is headed this way.
Correct
Dear Mom
Dear Mom,
Sweet thoughtful Mrs. Lane helps me with my English Math Science and History homework.
Sweet, thoughtful Mrs. Lane helps me with my English, Math, Science, and History homework.
Students have to read their textbooks for each class is based off what they read.
Students have to read their textbooks, for each class is based off what they read.
I walked the dog and then we went home.
I walked the dog, and then we went home.
Insert commas where needed, if none are needed say Correct.
I wanted to go for a swim but I think it might rain.
Incorrect.
I wanted to go for a swim, but I think it might rain.
Jane loves to cook her dog and her family.
Jane loves to cook, her dog, and her family.
The most exciting fun holidays are Halloween Thanksgiving and Christmas.
The most fun, exciting holidays are Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
Of course you can come to my party!
Of course, you can come to my party!
I received an A on my test so 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.
Insert commas where needed, if none are needed say Correct.
It's really hard to stay focused in class when I want to go home.
Correct
Sincerely Ms. Baden
Sincerely, Ms. Baden
After the storm ended we went outside to see the damage.
After the storm ended, we went outside to see the damage.
Notes can benefit students during tests so students should take notes during presentations.
Notes can benefit students during tests, so students should take notes during presentations.
Couples who attended the Valentines day dance included Ben and Jill Joe and Sally and Greg and Bill.
Couples who attended the Valentines day dance included Ben and Jill, Joe and Sally, and Greg and Bill.
Michael the best friend I've ever had is going to be the best man at my wedding.
Michael, the best friend I've ever had, is going to be the best man at my wedding.
Between the wall and the bed I was able to hide some money for a rainy day.
Between the wall and the bed, I was able to hide some money for a rainy day.