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Rules for Commas

This guide covers essential comma rules, including how to handle compound sentences, lists, dependent clauses, and appositives. Learn to separate items in a list with commas, place commas correctly after introductory words, and use them in direct address. We also explore formatting city and state names, dates, and how to neaten your writing. By mastering these rules, you'll enhance your writing clarity and improve the overall flow of your sentences. Useful examples are included to aid understanding.

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Rules for Commas

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  1. Rules for Commas 1. Compound Sentences • A compound sentence contains two complete thoughts. Place a comma before the word and or but in a compound sentence. • David watched a movie, and Sarah read a book. 2. Words in a List • Use commas to separate three or more words in a list. • Andrew's favorite sports are basketball, baseball, and soccer. 3. Dependent Clauses • A dependent clause has a subject and a verb but cannot stand alone.  Place a comma after a dependent clause that begins a sentence. • When I watch movies, I like to eat popcorn. 4. Appositive • An appositive is a word or group of words that explains another word in a sentence.  Use commas to set off an appositive from the rest of the sentence. • Mr. Lee, my favorite teacher, gave us extra homework today. 5. Introductory Words • Place a comma after introductory words, such as yes and well. • Yes, I would like some more sauce on my pasta. 6. Direct Address • Use a comma to separate from the rest of the sentence the name of a person the sentence addresses directly. • Dan, is this your key? 7. Cities and States • Place a comma between the names of cities and states. • We live in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 8. Dates • Place a comma between the day and the year in a date. • Jenna was born on May 24, 2002

  2. Board Work Wednesday May 22nd, 2013 • I can use commas to separate a list of actions. • Cross out the words you don’t need, add the commas using a pencil. Write the sentence neatly. 1. Combine all three sentences into one and write the new sentence neatly on the line • Kate and Prince William enjoy skiing. • Kate and Prince William enjoy going out for dinner. • Kate and Prince William enjoy weekends at Balmoral. • _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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