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How and When To Use Commas

The document provides 6 rules for using commas in sentences: 1. Use commas before or after quotations. 2. Use a comma after introductory words like however, clearly, well, finally. 3. Use a comma before coordinating conjunctions like and, or, nor, but, so, for, yet. 4. Use a comma to separate a city and state from a date. 5. Use a comma in a list to separate items. 6. Use a comma to introduce a person in a sentence.

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How and When To Use Commas

The document provides 6 rules for using commas in sentences: 1. Use commas before or after quotations. 2. Use a comma after introductory words like however, clearly, well, finally. 3. Use a comma before coordinating conjunctions like and, or, nor, but, so, for, yet. 4. Use a comma to separate a city and state from a date. 5. Use a comma in a list to separate items. 6. Use a comma to introduce a person in a sentence.

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Rule 1

Use commas before or after


a quotation in a sentence.
We can go together said James.

Rule 2
Use a comma after common
introductory words in a sentence like
however, clearly, well, finally.
Finally we get to go outside!
Rule 3
Use a comma before a conjunction
when connecting two independent clauses
(Remember FANBOYS.)
I love summertime but I miss snow.

Rule 4
Use a comma to separate a city
and state and the day from the year in a date.
Cleveland Ohio January 1 2020
Rule 5
Use a comma to separate
things in a series.
My favorite candy bars are Hersheys Kit Kat Reeses and Take 5.

Rule 6
Use a comma to introduce someone
in a sentence.
My best friend Chloe always makes me laugh.
Name________________________________ Number_____

Commas Rule!
Practice using comma rules 1-3

Rule #1Use Commas before or after a quotation.


1.) I am coming to your house today said Mike.
2.) I will see you later replied Katie.
3.) Bella said It is my favorite day of the year!
4.) Brett shouted I cant wait to go to Disney World!
Rule #2Use a comma after common introductory words in a sentence.
5.) Finally we get to go outside for recess!
6.) Clearly he was not ready to be the starting pitcher.
7.) Well I guess we will find out if Batman wins in the end.
8.) However I am not excited for the series to end.
Rule #3Use a comma before a conjunction when connecting two
independent clauses.
9.) I absolutely love the sunshine but I do not like getting
sunburnt.
10.) I will make sure to get my homework done and I will get
all of my chores done.
11.) I do not like anchovies nor do I like mushrooms.
12.) I am going to the basketball game or I am going to the
Superbowl.
Name________________________________ Number_____

Commas Rule!
Practice using comma rules 4-6

Rule #4Use a comma to separate the city from a state and the day from
the year in a date.
13.) Wadsworth Ohio
14.) Chicago Illinois
15.) December 25 2013
16.) January 1 2020
Rule #5Use a comma to separate things in a series.
17.) When I go to school I bring my backpack lunchbox and
my keys.
18.) I brought games candy and my sleeping bag over.
19.) My favorite foods are pizza wings fries and ice cream.
20.) Make sure to clean your room dust the TV and sweep.
Rule #6Use a comma to introduce someone in a sentence.
21.) My best friend Celia is a great artist.
22.) Greg our postman always has to run from our dog.
23.) Our class president Dave had to give a speech at the
assembly.
24.) My favorite band One Direction is coming to concert this
summer!
Name____________________________ Number_____
Comma Rules Quick Check
1.) Write an example using Rule #3: _______________________________

__________________________________________________________

2.) Write an example using rule #6: _______________________________

__________________________________________________________

3.) Add commas correctly: My brother is crazy loud annoying and funny.

4.) Add commas correctly: She said I am excited to go to school!

5.) Write an example using rule #2: _______________________________

__________________________________________________________

6.) Add commas correctly: Memphis Tennessee July 4 2013

Name____________________________ Number_____
Comma Rules Quick Check
1.) Write an example using Rule #3: ______________________________

__________________________________________________________

2.) Write an example using rule #6: ______________________________

__________________________________________________________

3.) Add commas correctly: My brother is crazy loud annoying and funny.

4.) Add commas correctly: She said I am excited to go to school!

5.) Write an example using rule #2: ______________________________

__________________________________________________________

6.) Add commas correctly: Memphis Tennessee July 4 2013


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