5 Commas Rules
Rule #1
hint: after an introductory?
Use a comma after an introductory phrase or clause
Hey you can you please be quiet?
Hey you(,) can you please be quiet?
What is a comma?
a punctuation mark (,) indicating a pause between parts of a sentence. It is also used to separate items in a list and to mark the place of thousands in a large numeral.
Insert commas where needed, if none are needed say Correct.
Ms. Emily the world's greatest dancer is giving a huge comma test on Friday.
Yes, comma!
Ms. Emily(,) the world's greatest dancer, is giving a huge comma test on Friday.
Hint: FAN BOYS Insert word and comma.
I walked the dog ________ then we went home.
I walked the dog, and then we went home.
Rule #2
hint: Before and after?
Use commas before and after a parenthetical phrase or clause
George I wish you would help me clean my room.
George(,) I wish you would help me clean my room.
Who invented the word comma?
The modern comma descended directly from Italian printer Aldus Manutius.
Insert commas where needed, if none are needed say Correct.
The man with the dog is headed this way.
Correct! No, Comma!
The man with the dog is headed this way.
Hint: FAN BOYS Insert word and comma.
I received an A on my test _______ 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.
Rule #3
hint: to separate?
Use a comma to separate two independent clauses linked by a coordinating conjunction (and, but, for, nor or, so, yet)
Yes I would love to go on a date with you.
Yes(,) I would love to go on a date with you.
What year did the word comma invented?
1500's
Insert commas where needed, if correct say correct.
Coach Lee my dad will be given an award tonight.
Yes, comma!
Coach Lee(,) my dad, will be given an award tonight.
I would love to hang out this weekend ______ I am grounded.
I would love to hang out this weekend, but I am grounded.
Rule #4
hint: separate item?
Of course you can come to my party!
Of course(,) you can come to my party!
What is the purpose why this person invented comma?
Comma (,) A comma marks a slight break between different parts of a sentence. Used properly, commas make the meaning of sentences clear by grouping and separating words, phrases, and clauses.
Insert commas where needed, if correct say correct.
The governor of California, who is a lover of movies will be in town next week.
Yes, comma!
The governor of California(,) who is a lover of movies(,) will be in town next week.
Lisa want to see Kelly ______ she has a quiz tonight.
Lisa want to see Kelly ,but she has a quiz tonight.
Rule #5
hint: after ?
Use a comma after a dependent clause that starts a sentence.
Ms. Baden will you please teach me how to use a comma?
Ms. Baden(,) will you please teach me how to use a comma?
Where did the comma come from?
Aldus Manutius (also known as Aldo Manuzio) was a 15th-century Italian printer who introduced the comma as we know it, as a way to separate things. The wordcomma comes from the Greek word koptein, which means "to cut off."
Insert commas where needed, if correct say correct.
My cat is fat and smelly.
Correct! No, comma!
My cat is fat and smelly.
Professor Young and Ms. Emily want to take their dogs for a walk _____ they were busy grading our essay.
Professor Young and Ms. Emily want to take their dogs for a walk , but they were busy grading our essay.