1. (don’t use a comma just because you see the word “and”
Commas Rules
(don’t use a comma just because you see the word “and”

2. Connect two sentences* that use a coordinating conjunction (and, or, yet, but) with a comma
Davy “wasn’t scared of Waltzer” like Reuben was, and he remained living with Waltzer “by choice” (Enger 247).
(the two sentences:)
Davy “wasn’t scared of Waltzer” like Reuben was.
He remained living with Waltzer “by choice”.
*Sentences are also called independent clauses.

3. One subject that has two verbs might use “and,” but if it doesn’t connect two complete sentences, you don’t need a comma!
Davy “wasn’t scared of Waltzer” like Reuben was and remained living with Waltzer “by choice” (Enger 247).
The two sentences:
Davy “wasn’t scared of Waltzer” like Reuben was.
Remained living with Waltzer “by choice.” is not a complete sentence!

4. Practice (to comma or not to comma): Decide if the sentence below requires a comma and if so, where.
You could see that “the lawn was parched and shabby” and it was “deprived of the late owner’s dedicated attention” (Capote 206).
Answer on next slide…

5. Notice that the comma sits inside the quotation marks!
Answer:
You could see that “the lawn was parched and shabby,” and it was “deprived of the late owner’s dedicated attention” (Capote 206).
Notice that the comma sits inside the quotation marks!

6. BRAVO!