Notes on Commas.

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Notes on Commas

Comma Rule #1 A comma can be used with a coordinating conjunction to separate two independent clauses in a compound sentence AND OR BUT NOR FOR SO YET I like cake, but I also like fruit.

Comma Rule #2 Commas can be used to list items in a series. I like cheese, milk, fruit, and vegetables.

Comma Rule #3 A comma can be used when addressing a person in the beginning of a sentence, OR it can be used with an introductory word or phrase. Mike, please close the door. Yes, I think you will do well on the test.

Comma Rule #4 Commas can be used to separate dates. The test is on April 4, 2008.

Comma Rule #5 Commas can be used in a complex sentence that starts with the dependent clause. Since we are taking good notes, we will do well on the test.

Comma Rule #6 Commas can be used to separate appositives from the rest of the sentence. An appositive renames a noun. Our teacher, Mrs. Gannaway, loves her students.

Comma Rule #7 Use commas with numbers greater than 999. There are 2,565 people in the gym.

Comma Rule #8 Commas can be used to separate things called “interrupters.” The class, we think, will do very well on the test.