Comma Rules

Items in a Series

100

Don't forget to empty the trash vacuum the carpet and wash the windows.

Don't forget to empty the trash, vacuum the carpet, and wash the windows.

200

It's time to do your homework finish your chores and practice the piano.

It's time to do your homework, finish your chores, and practice the piano.

300

The most exciting fun holidays are Christmas Easter and Halloween.

The most exciting, fun holidays are Christmas, Easter and Halloween.

400

The English professor adjusted his glasses straightened his tie and began the lecture.

The English professor adjusted his glasses, straightened his tie, and began the lecture.

500

Planning the itinerary buying supplies and packing emergency items are all part of good camping preparation.

Planning the itinerary, buying supplies, and packing emergency items are all part of good camping preparation.

Compound Sentence

100

You must go immediately or you will not get a seat in the class.

You must go immediately, or you will not get a seat in the class.

200

I am copying this recipe so I can make this dish someday.

I am copying this recipe, so I can make this dish someday.

300

Caleb fed the cats and walked the dog.

Caleb fed the cats and walked the dog.

400

No students stood in line so Caleb walked straight to the registration table.

No students stood in line, so Caleb walked straight to the registration table.

500

I received an A on my test so my mom let me stay at my friend's house.

I received an A on my test, so my mom let me stay at my friend's house.

Intro Words, Phrases, Clauses

100

Because he did not pay attention in class Caleb failed the exam.

Because he did not pay attention in class, Caleb failed the exam.

200

To earn an “A” in this course one must work very hard.

To earn an “A” in this course, one must work very hard.

300

To get to my house make a right hand turn.

To get to my house, make a right hand turn.

400

Before the war and bloodshed in that country the people were happy.

Before the war and bloodshed in that country, the people were happy.

500

Lately I haven't slept very well.

Lately, I haven't slept very well.

Appositives, Interrupters, Adjective Clauses

100

I live at 16110 Wildwood Lane New Lenox Illinois 60451.

I live at 16110 Wildwood Lane, New Lenox, Illinois, 60451.

200

Caleb Hung a famous trial lawyer will represent Mr. Huang.

Caleb Hung, a famous trial lawyer, will represent Mr. Huang.

300

Mr. Huang the craziest man I have ever met is going to be my teacher next year!

Mr. Huang, the craziest man I have ever met, is going to be my teacher next year!

400

The governor of California who is also a composer will be in town next week.

The governor of California, who is also a composer, will be in town next week.

500

My dad who is a surgeon will be performing the surgery today.

My dad, who is a surgeon, will be performing the surgery today.