Comma rules#1
Comma rules #2
Placing commas in sentences
Placing commas in sentences
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"Monday, October 15, 2014 was the best day for DeMarcus's family." Displays what comma rule?

What is using commas with dates and addresses

100

"DeMarcus, who plays football, got injured." Displays what comma rule?

What is to set off clauses that are not essential to the meaning of the sentence.

100

DeMarcus had science ELA and math homework.

DeMarcus had science, ELA, and math homework.

This is an example of separating items in a series

100

Jamal said "I did it! I made the baseball team!"

Jamal said, "I did it! I made the baseball team!"

This is an example of a comma to set off quoted elements.

200

"You can go ice skating with DeMarcus, or go to the store with Jamal." Displays what comma rule?

What is using a comma before a coordinating conjunction that connects two independent clauses.

200

My dad asked, “DeMarcus, did you do your homework?” Displays what comma rule?

What is to set off quoted elements.

200

Jamal's favorite baseball player Bryce Harper signed his glove.

Jamal's favorite baseball player, Bryce Harper, signed his glove.

This is an example of setting off appositives

200

Jamal was a fast smart athlete.

Jamal was a fast, smart athlete.

This is an example using a comma to separate coordinating adjectives.

300

"DeMarcus had a very expensive, extravagant taste." Displays what comma rule?

What is using a comma to separate coordinating  adjectives.

300

"DeMarcus mom sent me to the store to get milk, eggs, and flour." Displays what comma rule?

What is to set off quoted elements.

300

After Jamal wanted Chick-fil-a.

After, Jamal wanted Chick-fil-a.

This is an example of setting off transition words.

300

Jamal who is a baseball player was playing at the batting range.

Jamal, who is a baseball player, was playing at the batting range.

This is an example of using a comma to set off clauses that are not essential to the sentence.

400

"DeMarcus's car, a toyota with his face all over it, always gets attention on the road." Displays what comma rule?

What is to set off appositives.

400

"If DeMarcus wants money, he needs to get a job." Displays what comma rule?

What is after an introductory clause or phrase.

400

Where do the commas go?

If Jamal makes the baseball team he will have to make sure he uses his time wisely.

If Jamal makes the baseball team, he will have to make sure he uses his time wisely.

This is an example of a comma after an introductory clause or phrase.

400

Jamal can go to practice but he will have to do homework late at night.

Jamal can go to practice, but he will have to do homework late at night.

This is an example of using a comma before a coordinating conjunction.

500

"My mom sent me to the store to get milk, eggs, and flour." Displays what comma rule?

What is to separate items in a series.

500

It was nice to hang out with you, DeMarcus.

What is to indicate a direct address.

500

Today is December 6 2024.

Today is December 6, 2024.

This is an example of a comma after a date.

500

It was fun hanging out with you Jamal.

It was fun hanging out with you, Jamal.

This is an example of using a comma to indicate a direct address.