COMMAS RULE !!. RULE # 1 Use a comma before but, or, nor, for, so, and yet when they join independent clauses. Hector pressed the button, and the engine.

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COMMAS RULE !!

RULE # 1 Use a comma before but, or, nor, for, so, and yet when they join independent clauses. Hector pressed the button, and the engine started up.

RULE # 2 Use a comma with an introductory adverb clause. When you see smoke, you know there is a fire.

RULE # 3 Use a comma after an introductory word. Ah, nothing tastes as good as cold lemonade on a hot day!

RULE # 4 Use a comma after introductory phrases: -participial phrase -prepositional phrase (if 4 + words) -prepositional phrase (if 2 or more in a row) -Infinitive phrase used as an adjective

Introductory Phrases Participial Phrase: Switching on a flashlight, the ranger led the way down the path. Prepositional Phrase (if 4 + words): Inside the green gate, she built a shed. Prepositional Phrase (if 2 or more in a row) By the end of the train ride, the children were exhausted.

RULE # 5 Use a comma for direct address Mr. Young, would you please explain the definition again.

RULE # 6 Use a comma/commas with adjective clauses. (non-essential use 2 commas or none) Griffins, which are mythological beasts, are seen on many coat of arms.

RULE # 7 Use commas with dates and addresses. On December 5, 1984, their address became 25 Peralta Road, Oakland, CA Please send this letter to Ms. Marybeth Correio, 1255 S.E. 56 th Street, Belleview, Wa

RULE # 8 Use a comma with 3 or more items with “and” or “or”. The adults talked, laughed, took photographs, and shared memories.

RULE # 9 Use a comma with two or more adjectives that are together without any conjunction and only if they can be reversed or “and” put between them. The gray, darkening sky caused me to hurry home.

RULE #10 Use a comma before a direct quotation. Sara shouted, “We can win team!”

NO Comma? Do NOT use a comma if you have a compound subject, verb or any other compound part. He went to tennis practice and finished his homework before 9 PM.

NO Comma? Do NOT use a comma before a regular order adverb clause. (ROAC) I will call my best friend about my homework after I finish eating dinner. (ROAC)