2.  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.

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

4.  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.

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

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

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

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

9.  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

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

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