1. F ____ A ____ N ____ B ____ O ____ Y ____ S ____
Comma Rules
1. Comma Rule:
F ____ A ____ N ____ B ____ O ____ Y ____ S ____
Example:
Friday night we went to a hockey game, but Saturday we stayed home and rented a movie.
I poured myself a glass of milk, and then I made a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.
Your Turn:
The wind broke the tree branches so Dad cut down the damaged branches.
Joel wanted to go play outside with his friends yet he hadn’t done his homework.
2. Comma Rule:
Example:
Yesterday I washed the car, took out the trash, and walked the dog at the park.
I couldn’t decide if I wanted a strawberry, blueberry, banana, or orange smoothie.
Your Turn:
The Garcia family had chicken green beans and rice for dinner last night.
Winter spring summer and fall are the four seasons.

2. Comma Rules 3. Comma Rule: Example: Yes, Mrs. Cole is a nice teacher.
However, she is also very strict.
Your Turn:
Well we should probably clean up our mess now.
No I can’t come to your house because I have to do my chores.
4. Comma Rule:
Example:
Students, please put your name on your papers before you turn them in.
You played a great game today, Paige!
Your Turn:
Jeremiah and Steven you guys will play in the outfield today.
I made a birthday card for you Mom.

3. Comma Rules – Answer Key
1. Comma Rule: Compound Sentences
Use a comma to separate two complete sentences that have been joined with a conjunction.
For And Nor But Or Yet So
Example:
Friday night we went to a hockey game, but Saturday we stayed home and rented a movie.
I poured myself a glass of milk, and then I made a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.
Your Turn:
The wind broke the tree branches, so Dad cut down the damaged branches.
Joel wanted to go play outside with his friends, yet he hadn’t done his homework.
2. Comma Rule: Series or List
Use a comma to separate three or more things in a series or a list.
Example:
Yesterday I washed the car, took out the trash, and walked the dog at the park.
I couldn’t decide if I wanted a strawberry, blueberry, banana, or orange smoothie.
Your Turn:
The Garcia family had chicken, green beans, and rice for dinner last night.
Winter, spring, summer, and fall are the four seasons.

4. Comma Rules 3. Comma Rule: Introductory Words
Place a comma after introductory words like “yes,” “no,” “well,” and “however” in a sentence.
Example:
Yes, Mrs. Cole is a nice teacher.
However, she is also very strict.
Your Turn:
Well, we should probably clean up our mess now.
No, I can’t come to your house because I have to do my chores.
4. Comma Rule: Direct Address
Use a comma to set off someone’s name or title when speaking to them.
Example:
Students, please put your name on your papers before you turn them in.
You played a great game today, Paige!
Your Turn:
Jeremiah and Steven, you guys will play in the outfield today.
I made a birthday card for you, Mom.