Commas in Compound Sentences (FANBOYS)
Commas With Adjectives
Commas After Introductory Material
Commas In a Series
Other Comma Uses
100

I like coffee but Mary likes tea.

Commas in Compound Sentences for 100

I like coffee, but Mary likes tea.

100

He was a bad evil man

Commas With Adjectives for 100

He was a bad, evil man

100

No I will not drive you to Chuck E Cheese

Commas After Introductory Material for 100

No, I will not drive you to Chuck E Cheese

100

He is a strong healthy and intelligent man.

Commas In a Series for 100

He is a strong, healthy, and intelligent man.

100

Commas in Quotations

The man asked "Do you know any grocery stores near me?"

Other Comma Uses for 100

The man asked, "Do you know any grocery stores near me?"

200

He went to bed early and the next day he felt better.

Commas in Compound Sentences for 200

He went to bed early, and the next day he felt better.

200

The guitarist played a rocking intense solo

Commas With Adjectives for 200

The guitarist played a rocking, intense solo

200

Clara could you grab my shoes for me?

Commas After Introductory Material for 200

Clara, could you grab my shoes for me?

200

I have traveled to Austin Houston Dallas and San Antonio.

Commas In a Series for 200

I have traveled to Austin, Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio.

200

Commas with Numbers

McDonald's sold 123765123 French fries nationally on Friday

Other Comma Uses for 200

McDonald's sold 123,765,123 French fries nationally on Friday

300

Erin loves her brother and he loves her too because she pays his bills.

Commas in Compound Sentences for 300

Erin loves her brother, and he loves her too because she pays his bills.

300

The cold December wind chilled me to my bones

Commas With Adjectives for 300

The cold, December wind chilled me to my bones

300

Obviously the student had tried to make it to school on time

Commas After Introductory Material for 300

Obviously, the student had tried to make it to school on time

300

Mrs. Mendiola Ms. Stubbs Mrs. Strom and Mrs. House teach English at Handley Middle School.

Commas In a Series for 300

Mrs. Mendiola, Ms. Stubbs, Mrs. Strom, and Mrs. House teach English at Handley Middle School.

300

Commas in Titles

I noticed that Jeremy McGee Jr. works here


Other Comma Uses for 300

I noticed that Jeremy McGee, Jr., works here

400

Little John was very happy for he was only seven years old.

Commas in Compound Sentences for 400

Little John was very happy, for he was only seven years old.

400

Michelle was a honest brave and wise woman

Commas With Adjectives for 400

Michelle was a honest, brave, and wise woman

400

In the deep recesses of my brain I found the information I couldn't remember

Commas After Introductory Material for 400

In the deep recesses of my brain, I found the information I couldn't remember

400

The announcements on the bulletin board reminded the scouts to bring their sleeping bag clean underwear towels and soap.

Commas In a Series for 400

The announcements on the bulletin board reminded the scouts to bring their sleeping bag, clean underwear, towels, and soap.

400

Commas used for Clarity

She studied Spanish and English literature

Other Comma Uses for 400

She studied Spanish, and English literature

500

I do not like grapes nor do I like apples or pears

Commas in Compound Sentences for 500

I do not like grapes, nor do I like apples, or pears

500

The dog with the thick bushy tail skittered along the lawn when it saw the owner

Commas With Adjectives for 500

The dog with the thick, bushy tail skittered along the lawn when it saw the owner

500

When the burgers were medium rare we took them off the grill

Commas After Introductory Material for 500

When the burgers were medium rare, we took them off the grill

500

My inheritance goes to my husband son and daughter-in-law and nephew.

Commas In a Series for 500

My inheritance goes to my husband, son and daughter-in-law, and nephew.

500

Commas with addresses

My new address is Bob Macdonald 333 Johns Street Salem Oregon 97301

Other Comma Uses for 500

My new address is Bob Macdonald, 333 Johns Street, Salem, Oregon 97301