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51 Lesson Comma Usage

This document discusses different rules for using commas, including using commas to separate items in a series, introduce clauses or phrases, form tag questions, and for direct address. It provides examples for each rule to illustrate proper comma usage. The key purposes of commas are to indicate pauses in sentences and separate different elements within a sentence.

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51 Lesson Comma Usage

This document discusses different rules for using commas, including using commas to separate items in a series, introduce clauses or phrases, form tag questions, and for direct address. It provides examples for each rule to illustrate proper comma usage. The key purposes of commas are to indicate pauses in sentences and separate different elements within a sentence.

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Comma Usage

L.5.1A
Commas
A period ends a sentence, but a comma indicates a smaller break. Think of it
as a pause in your reading or writing. A comma separates words, clauses, or
ideas within a sentence.

There are many reasons to use commas! Today we are going to look at a few of
them, including:
Items in a Series
Introductory Elements
Yes, No Tag Questions
Direct Address
Items in a Series
Semicolons and commas can be used to separate three or more items in a
series. In MOST cases, use a comma to separate items in a series. Put a comma
after each item in the list, except for the last one.

I need to pick up eggs, milk, cheese, and peanut


butter from the grocery.
Items in a Series
Use semicolons to separate items in a series when using commas would
confusing for the reader. This might happened when the things on your list
already have commas.

The guest speakers will include Kevin Johnson, an


English teacher; Rachel Gibbs, a professional skier;
and Leslie Pendleton, a blogger.
Introductory Elements
An introductory element can be made up of words, clauses, or phrases that
appear before the main part (or clause ) of the sentence.

The introductory element gets the reader prepared


or excited for the remainder of the sentence.
Introductory Elements
Use a comma after words like yes, no, well, and other words
when followed by a complete sentence.

Yes, that sounds amazing!


Umm, I’m unsure about that.
Introductory Elements
Use a comma after a phrase that appears before the subject of
the sentence.

During her trip to San Diego, Molly visited the zoo.


Before I drive all the way down there, are you sure you left
your purse at school?
Introductory Elements
Use a comma after an interjection.

Oh, that’s a beautiful picture.


Wow, I love your dress.
Tag Questions
Tag questions (also called questions tags) turn a statement into a
question. You want to use a comma to separate the statement from
the comma.

She called me, didn’t she?


This isn’t very early, is it?
Alivia doesn’t play the piano, does she?
Direct Address
Use commas to separate the name of a person being spoken
to from the rest of the sentence.

Thank you, Landon.


Thank you, Landon, for your help.
Landon, thank you.
I
Commas
Don’t forget; there are many, many ways to use a
comma.

Remember, if you feel like your sentence needs a pause, add a comma.
The comma signals the reader to slow down and draws attention to
certain words.

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