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:
Even though I was sick I still came to school.
Even though I was sick, I still came to school.
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?
Use a comma before a conjunction when the conjunction connects two independent clauses (two sentences).
I went to school, and I went to work.
Is the sentence below correct or wrong? Make correction if it's wrong.
- May I please borrow your pencil Evelynn?
May I please borrow your pencil, Evelynn?
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.
True or False? A comma indicates a pause in the sentence.
True
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 acronym to remember coordinating conjunctions?
FANBOYS
Where does a comma go in dates?
The comma goes after the day and before the year
November 6, 2025
Write an example sentence with commas used in a date.
Their anniversary is November 6, 2025.
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: Hey Zander let's play basketball.
Hey Zander, let's play basketball.
List your fanboys.
for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so
Where does a comma go in places/cities/addresses?
Before the state and after the city
Belmopan, Cayo District
Write an example sentence using a nonessential clause.
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 November 7 at 6:00PM.
We are having a party on Friday, November 7 at 6:00PM.
List 5 subordinating conjunctions.
Since, When/Where, Although/After, Because, If