Pt2 Commas sheet 3

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. Here is my new friend Bob Jones.
2. Florida my home state is very dear to me.
3. “This” she said “is my final decision.”
4. In order to get there on time I arose at six.
5. I’d like you to meet Mr. and Mrs. Marks our new neighbors.
6. There were oranges tangerines and grapefruit for sale.
7. You may if you’re not to particular ride in the truck.
8. May we send boxes Mrs. Babbitt filled with candy oranges and nuts?
9. This you may be sure will give you excellent instruction.
10. John said, “Fred will you believe it now?”
11. The days and nights were warm and sunny but the flies and mosquitoes were unbearable.
12. Send my letters to 463 Rogers Street Brooklyn New York.
13. I called on Mr. Young our new teacher.
14. When you go home will you please stop for me?
15. This Geraldine is what I mean.
16. He did not reply nor did he show any interest.
17. Here is Boston my birthplace.
18. She has in fact never been late.
19. Let me illustrate Sam what really happened.
20. That long sleek silver Jaguar belongs to Dr. Weston.