More Uses for Commas

Use a comma after words yes and no when they begin a statement. Examples: Yes, I am doing my homework. No, I am not going to the mall today.

Use commas to separate three or more words in a series. Example: I like to eat apples, bananas, and oranges.

Use a comma before the word and, but, or or when two sentences are combined. Example: Joey loves to play football, but he loves to play baseball too.

Use a comma to separate a word used in direct address from a sentence. Example: Anna, we need to go grocery shopping.

Use a comma between a quotation and the rest of the sentence. Example: “I am going to the library,” said Alyssa.

Use a comma after time-order words, such as first, next, then, and last. Example: Next, we need to mix the ingredients.

Use a comma after introductory words and phrases. Example: After we won the game, we went to a restaurant to celebrate.

Use a comma in an address to separate the city and state or the city and country. Example: Shelby Township, Michigan Orlando, FL London, England

Use a comma between the day and the year. Example: October 2, 2012 Tuesday, October 2, 2012

Use a comma after the greeting of a friendly letter and after the closing of any letter. Example: Dear Lauren, Sincerely,