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The document provides 15 rules for using commas correctly in writing. Some key rules include using commas after parts of addresses, dates, and in direct address. Commas are also used to separate items in a series, set off nonessential clauses and phrases, and separate two independent clauses joined by conjunctions. The document stresses avoiding unnecessary commas and using them purposefully.
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The document explains common rules for using commas in sentences. It discusses using commas to separate items in a list, join independent clauses, join dependent and independent clauses, set off introductory phrases, insert interrupters, use in direct quotations, separate dates, addresses, numbers, titles from names, and coordinate adjectives. The purpose of commas is to ensure clarity by preventing misreading.Commas
CommasBrenda Mitchell
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This document provides 8 basic rules for using commas in sentences: 1) use a comma before a conjunction joining two independent clauses; 2) use a comma after introductory phrases or dependent clauses; 3) use commas to separate items in a series; 4) use commas before and after non-essential elements; 5) use commas between coordinate adjectives of equal importance; 6) use commas to separate elements of dates and places; 7) use a comma before a direct quotation; 8) use commas before and after interrupting words or phrases. For each rule, examples are provided and the reader is asked to write their own example sentence. The document concludes with information on a quiz and works cited.Commas worksheet 1
Commas worksheet 1Wantanee Soinark
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This document provides 8 rules for using commas in sentences:
1) Use commas in a list of 3 or more items
2) Use a comma before coordinating conjunctions joining two independent clauses
3) Use a comma to separate dependent and independent clauses
4) Use a comma to set off non-essential phrases in a sentence
5) Use a comma to separate a quotation from the rest of the sentence
6) Use a comma to separate an introductory element from the rest of the sentence
7) Use a comma to separate the name of a city and state or country
8) Use commas to separate the day, month, and year when writing a full dateComma rules
Comma rulesskipjjordan
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This document discusses various rules for using commas in sentences:
1) Use a comma before coordinating conjunctions (and, or, nor, but, yet, so) to join two independent clauses.
2) Use commas to separate items in a list of three or more items.
3) Use commas to set off introductory phrases or dependent clauses from the main clause. Commas should also be used to separate interrupting words or phrases from the main clause.Commas
Commaszabrina9820
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This document provides 8 rules for using commas in sentences:
1) Use commas in a list of 3 or more items
2) Use a comma before coordinating conjunctions joining two independent clauses
3) Use a comma to separate a dependent clause from an independent clause
4) Use a comma to separate nonessential phrases from the rest of the sentence
5) Use a comma to separate a quotation from the rest of the sentence
6) Use a comma to separate an introductory element from the rest of the sentence
7) Use a comma to separate a city and state or city and country
8) Use commas to separate the day, date, and year when writing out full datesCommas Worksheet
Commas WorksheetGonzalo Oyarz炭n Vargas
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The document outlines eight rules for using commas in English writing, providing examples for each rule. Key rules include using commas in lists, to separate independent and dependent clauses, to set off non-essential information, and in quotations. It also covers proper comma use with geographical locations and dates.Ad
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- 1. The Wonderful World of using COMMAS correctly Welcome to
- 2. There are 15 rules for using commas Number your notes 1 to 15
- 3. #1 Use commas after parts of an address example: He lives at 422 Meadow Road, Jackson, MS. #2 Use Commas after parts of a date. example: Saturday, October 1, 1894. Use a comma or commas to set off a noun in direct address. example: Hey, John, where are you going? #3
- 4. #4 Use a comma or commas to set off appositives. example: Dr. Smith, the author, is our neighbor. #5 Use a comma to separate three or more items in a series. (although both are correct, we use a comma before the and) Example: You can choose among pizza, hamburgers, and hot dogs.
- 5. #6 Use a comma after an introductory word like yes, no, well, or oh. example: Well, Ill think about it. #7 Use a comma or commas to separate a quotation from the rest of the sentence. example: Ill go, said Jack, if you want me to. #8 Use a comma to separate two or more adjectives preceding a noun. example: That was a long, tough, challenging test.
- 6. #9 Use a comma to separate two independent clauses joined by and, but, or, nor, for, or yet. example: We went swimming in the lake, and we had a hamburger cookout. #10 Use a comma to set off nonessential clauses and nonessential participial phrases. example: My neighbor, who loves animals, has three cats and three dogs. versus The boy who sits in the last seat is nice.
- 7. #11 Use a comma after a) an introductory participial phrase, b) a series of introductory prepositional phrases, c) or an introductory adverb clause. examples: a) Awakened by the noise, the baby began to cry. b) Near the tree at the end of the yard, the children built a playhouse. c) After Bill had presented his piano recital, the audience applauded.
- 8. #12 Use a comma after the salutation of a friendly letter and after the closing of any letter. #13 Use a comma after a name followed by Jr., or M.D. example: John Jones, M.D. #14 Parenthetical expressions are set off by commas. Example: He did, of course, pass the test.
- 9. #15 Avoid using any unnecessary commas!! When in doubt, leave it out.