Comma Rules
What is the rule for using commas in a list?
Use commas to separate items in a series
apples, bananas, and oranges
Give an example sentence of using commas in a list. Commas must be in the correct place
He ate apples, bananas, and oranges.
What is the mistake in the sentence:
I like to read cookbooks and mystery novels
I like to read cookbooks, and mystery novels
Correct the sentence: I enjoy reading but I don't have time.
I enjoy reading, but I don't have time.
True or False: Commas can change the meaning of a sentence.
True.
Let's eat Grandma versus Let's eat, Grandma
When do you use a comma before a conjunction?
I went to school, and I went to work.
Write a sentence with a comma before a conjunction
I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.
What is the mistake in the sentence: My favorite movies are horror comedies action and drama.
My favorite movies are horror, comedies, action, and drama.
Correct the sentence: On Saturday we will go to the beach.
On Saturday, we will go to the beach.
What punctuation mark is often mistakenly used in place of a comma?
A semicolon ;
Where do you use a comma with an introductory phrase?
You put the comma after the introductory phrase
Good morning,
Dear,
Write a sentence with an introductory phrase
After dinner, we went to see a movie.
What is the mistake in the sentence: Although it was raining we decided to go outside.
Although it was raining, we decided to go outside.
Correct the sentence: My dog who is very playful loves to run.
My dog, who is very playful, loves to run.
What is the commonly used mnemonic to remember conjunctions that use commas?
FANBOYS
Where does a comma go in dates?
The comma goes after the day and before the year
October 23rd, 2025
Write an example sentence with commas used in a date
Their anniversary is October 31st, 2024.
What is the mistake in the sentence: The meeting is set for Tuesday, October 15th at four PM.
The meeting is set for Tuesday, October 15th, at four PM.
Correct the sentence: She bought cheese milk and eggs.
She bought cheese, milk, and eggs.
What are the conjunctions in the mnemonic SWABI
Since, When/Where, Although/After, Because, If.
Where does a comma go in places/cities/addresses?
Before the state and after the city
Joplin, Missouri
Write an example sentence using a nonessential clause
(The boy, with the red sneakers, was late to class)
My sister, who lives in Kansas City, is visiting this weekend.
What is the mistake in the sentence: My sister who loves animals is studying to be a vet.
My sister, who loves animals, is studying to be a vet.
Correct the sentence: We are having a party on, Friday May 5th at six PM.
We are having a party on Friday, May 5th, at six PM.
What is the Oxford comma?
The comma that is used before the conjunction in a list of items.
apples, bananas, and oranges.