Pt2 Commas
sheet 1
1. Use a
comma after every item in a series except the last.
I bought soap, shampoo, and
toothpaste for my trip.
2.
Use commas after the adverb first, second, third, and
so on, when these adverbs introduce a series of parallel items.
First, look at the title; second,
look at the subheadings; third, read the first and last paragraphs.
3.
Use a comma after each adjective except the last one
when two or more adjectives precede a noun.
Today is a
clear, bright, sunshiny day.
4.
Use commas to set off an introductory word, phrase,
or clause; nouns of direct address; or groups of words that interrupt the flow
or thought of a sentence.
No, I have never been to Disney
world.
5.
Use commas to set off most appositives. An appositive is a noun used to describe another
noun.
Beverly Sills, the famous soprano,
is appearing at the Opera House.
6.
Use a comma to set off the explanatory words of a
direct quotation.
Charlie asked, “Why is everyone
staring at me?”
7.
Use a comma with a conjunction to join two main
clauses into a compound sentence.
The day was brisk and sunny, and
we looked forward to our hike.
8.
Use a comma between the day of the month and the
year. In a sentence, a comma also
follows the year.
My baby sister was born on June
26, 1983, at four in the morning.
9.
Use a comma to separate the city from its state.
I grew up in Chicago, Illinois.
10.
Use a comma after the salutation or the complimentary
close of a friendly letter.
Dear Mary, yours truly,
Directions: Rewrite the sentence.
Add commas. Circle what you add.
1.
The baby fretted screamed and cried when she didn’t get her
way.
2.
First we’ll dust; next we’ll sweep; and finally we’ll wash
the floor.
3.
Paul dove in swam the length of the pool and hopped out of
the water.
4.
For lunch you can choose pizza sloppy joes or tacos.
5.
The big black
ferocious dog growled as I approached.
6.
The librarian helped us find books magazines and pamphlets
for our career reports.
7.
Yes
I would love a glass of cold milk.
8.
Without a doubt you are the best friend I have ever had.
9.
Corky will you be the moderator for our debate?
10.
Robert Frost my favorite American poet wrote of his life in
New England.
11.
There are I’m sorry to say several books missing from the
shelf.
12.
Sears Tower the tallest building in Chicago has a large
observation deck.
13.
I am proud of you Barbara.
14.
While looking for the scissors I found the key I thought I
had lost.
15.
Surprisingly everyone was ready on time.
16.
If you help we can finish the posters by noon.
17.
The test consequently was postponed until Tuesday.
18.
Artie the goalie for our team was slightly injured.
19.
Mom this is my new friend Lance.
20.
My little sister a third grader is a spelling wizard.