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Separation
Clauses
Introductions
Quotations
Greetings
100
Marion Texas
Yes--between the city and state
100
I don't like flowers but I like candy.
Yes--before the conjuction
100
First, I checked the class list.
No--there is already a comma after the transition.
100
I always tell Mrs. Zimmermann, "Good morning!"
No--there is already a comma before the quotation
100
My Valentine, Your smile lights up any room.
No--there is already a comma after the greeting.
200
Austin, Texas
No--the city and state are already separated by a comma
200
Mr. Goetzke loves chocolate, so all of the students brought him some for Valentine's Day.
No--there is already a comma before the conjunction.
200
I made sure my teacher Mrs. Zimmermann had her name listed.
Yes--before the name
200
"Good morning! I am so glad you are here today" she always answers.
Yes--before the last quotation mark
200
Love, Your Valentine
No--there is already a comma after the closing.
300
Ms. Parker, Mrs. Zimmermann, and Mrs. Schultze
No--each name is already separated by a comma
300
When I opened my eyes this morning I remembered it was Valentine's Day!
Yes--after the dependent clause
300
My principal, Mr. Goetzke, also has a hard name to spell.
No--there is already a comma before and after the name
300
Mr. Goetzke always ends the announcements by saying, "WHOOP!"
No--there is a comma before the quotation.
300
Dear Ms. Parker, We would prefer you stop dancing outside of the office door. Thank you, Front Office Staff
No--there is already a comma after the greeting, and there is a comma after the closing.
400
February 14 2018
Yes--between the day and year
400
While I was getting ready this morning all I could think about was Valentine's treats!
Yes--after the dependent clause
400
However Ms. Parker has a more simple name.
Yes--after the transition
400
I always listen for the lunch options and tell my classmates "this is the best part of announcements!"
Yes--before the quotation
400
Mr. Goetzke, Please excuse Ms. Parker and Mrs. Zimmermann from work for the rest of the day.
No--there is already a comma after the greeting.
500
Krueger Elementary, Karrer Campus, Marion Middle School and Marion High School
Yes or no-- comma after Marion Middle School is not necessary, but one could be put there.
500
When I got to school today, I was overwhelmed with excitement so I bolted straight for the classroom!
Yes--before the conjunction
500
Usually, I just use their first initial when I forget how to spell their name.
No--there is already a comma after the introductory word.
500
"My favorite part is hearing the jokes on Friday," Ms. Parker whispered to Mrs. Zimmermann.
No--there is already a comma at the end of the quotation.
500
Sincerely Mrs. Schultze
Yes--after the closing