Comma+Rules

Comma Rules

1. Use a comma and fanboys to connect two independent clauses.
 * Ex.** I told my dad why I was late, //yet// he didn't understand.

2. Use a comma when you have more than one adjective in a row.
 * Ex.** The tall,pretty lady is smart.

3.Use a comma to set off quoted elements. She said**,** "I will be there." Tip- Never put a comma after quotations.
 * Ex.** "I will be there**,**" she said on the phone.

4.Use a comma to seperate the elements in a series. **Ex.** I got ready, ran towards my target, and kicked the ball.

5.Use a comma to set off introductory elements. **Ex.** Running towards the ball, I heard people cheering for me.

6. Use a comma to set off parenthetical elements. **Ex.** The soccer game, in middle school, is starting at 4:00 p.m.

7. Use a comma to set off phrases that express contract. **Ex.** The new lamp that i bought was really nice, but very bright. - The flowers were really pretty, but very stinky.

8. Use a comma to avoid confusion. Without comma- She has been to Japan once before she thought it was great to visit again. With comma- She has been to Japan once before, she thought it was great to visit again.
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9. Use for typographical reason. **Ex.** September 12, 2012, is the day the world is going to end.

Tip- Use comma to seperate a city and a state, a year and a date, or a name and a title.