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Comma Rules

The document outlines eight rules for using commas in writing. Each rule includes a brief explanation and an example to illustrate its application. The rules cover various scenarios such as separating independent clauses, lists, adjectives, direct address, and dates.

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Comma Rules

The document outlines eight rules for using commas in writing. Each rule includes a brief explanation and an example to illustrate its application. The rules cover various scenarios such as separating independent clauses, lists, adjectives, direct address, and dates.

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Comma Rule #1 Comma Rule #2

Use a comma with a Use a comma to separate three


conjunction (FANBOYS) or more words in a list.
between two independent
clauses. Example: Anthony ate pizza,
*Remember I,cI* chips, cookies, and a cupcake

for lunch.
Example: Mrs. Mulch loves her
students, for they are the very
best.

Comma Rule #3 Comma Rule #4


Use a comma between two Use a comma around
adjectives that are describing interrupters that are not
the same noun. important to the sentence.
*adjectives can be in any order *If you took this part out, the
to make sense in the sentence. sentence would still make
sense.
Example: The soft, furry bunny
jumped out of her lap. Example: Mr. Loyd, our school
principal, is wearing a red shirt

today.

Comma Rule #5 Comma Rule #6


Use a comma when talking Use a comma to separate the
directly to someone and using street address from the
their name. city/state when writing it in a
sentence.
Example: Jason, please sit
down. Example: The party will be at
123 Maple Street, Kyle, Texas

78610.

Comma Rule #7 Comma Rule #8


Use a comma to separate city Use a comma to separate day
and state. of week from month and year.

Example: Our school is in Kyle, Example: July 4, 1776, is


Texas. considered the birth date of
the United States.
Comma Rule #1 Comma Rule #2
Use a comma with Use a comma to

Example:

Example:

Comma Rule #3 Comma Rule #4


Use a comma between Use a comma around

Example: Example:

Comma Rule #5 Comma Rule #6


Use a comma when Use a comma to separate

Example: Example:

Comma Rule #7 Comma Rule #8


Use a comma to separate Use a comma to separate

Example: Example:

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