Rules
Set off items in dates and addresses.
What is Rule 1?
Set off names in a direct address.
What is Rule 2?
Set off appositives and appositive phrases.
What is Rule 3?
After introdutory words such as "Well," "Yes," and "No," when it begins a sentence.
What is Rule 4?
Separate short, independent clauses in a series.
What is Rule 5?
Separate the clauses in a compound sentence.
What is Rule 11?
Separate items in a series.
What is Rule 7?
Use commas to set off nonessential clauses and nonessential phrases.
What is Rule 13?
Use a comma after an introductory participial phrase.
What is Rule 9?
Set off parenthetical expressions.
What is Rule 10?
Separate 2 or more coordinate adjectives.
What is Rule 6?
Separate a dependent clause when it starts a complex sentence.
After introductory prepositional phrases.
What is Rule 8?
Set off the salutation of a friendly letter and the closing of any type of letter.
What is Rule 14?
In conversation: Separate the words that tell who is speaking from the words the speaker says.