Comma Rules
1, 8 & 10
1, 8 & 10
Sweet thoughtful Mrs. Grodus helps me with my English and Math and Science and History homework.
Sweet, thoughtful Mrs. Grodus helps me with my English and Math and Science and History homework. *Remember not to place commas between items in a series if conjunctions are used instead.
Henry can you please share your lunch with Parker?
Henry, can you please share your lunch with Parker?
I live at 16110 Wildwood Lane New Lenox Illinois 60451.
I live at 16110 Wildwood Lane, New Lenox, Illinois, 60451.
Mrs. Grodus the world's greatest dancer is giving a huge comma test on Thursday.
Mrs. Grodus, the world's greatest dancer, is giving a huge comma test on Thursday.
Golf not wrestling is my best sport.
Golf, not wrestling, is my best sport.
M.D. and Ph.D.
What are two examples of degrees
I was born in January 1976.
I was born in January 1976. No comma between Month and Year!
The man with the dog is headed this way.
We are not sure which man it is, so no commas should be added.
I like to stretch my calves before I run a race.
"Before I run a race" is a subordinating clause at the end of the sentence, so NO comma is needed.
Young sassy Maria likes to get her hair done talk on the phone and visit Chicago.
Young, sassy Maria likes to get her hair done, talk on the phone, and visit Chicago.
I love lasagna however I do not like spaghetti.
I love lasagna, however, I do not like spaghetti.
Sue was born on February 14 2000 at a local hospital.
Sue was born on February 14, 2000, at a local hospital.
Gracie announced "There is a comma quiz on Thursday."
Gracie announced, "There is a comma quiz on Thursday."
Behind the red dumpster I found an old couch that I could use in my living room.
Behind the red dumpster, I found an old couch that I could use in my living room.
I have a big brown briefcase that holds all my important papers.
I have a big brown briefcase that holds all my important papers.
I would encourage you to read all the books in the Harry Potter Series Chloe.
I would encourage you to read all the books in the Harry Potter Series, Chloe.
I received an A on my test _______ my mom let me stay at my friend's house. Which conjunction works best in this sentence?
I received an A on my test, so my mom let me stay at my friend's house.
The governor of California who is a lover of movies will be in town next week.
The governor of California, who is a lover of movies, will be in town next week.
An introductory phrase must contain this many words before a writer inserts a comma
Four or more
What are two ways to test whether adjectives are equal?
Flip the order of the adjectives and place the conjunction "and" between the two adjectives.
Name three transition words or phrases (not transitions used in this jeopardy)
Consequently, in addition, in contrast, on the other hand, next, in conclusion, therefore,
Seven coordinating conjunctions and Acronym.
For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So
FANBOYS
"I may try to study commas with another student in my class" stated Jacob.
"I may try to study commas with another student in my class," stated Jacob.
I love to eat frozen pizza, I also love to eat pizza at a restaurant. This is an example of what comma problem and what are three fixes?
Comma Splice
Put a period instead of a comma.
Put coordinating conjunction before the comma.
Put in a semicolon instead of a comma.