1. Comma Rule A.
A. Use a comma to separate a series of three or more words, phrases, or clauses of a similar kind

2. Words: The report was clear, pertinent, and well written.
Practice
Write two sentences that have at least four words used in a series. Place commas in the correct spot.

3. Phrases: Students do homework after. school, before dinner, during
Phrases: Students do homework after school, before dinner, during another class, and at work.
Practice
Write two sentences that have at least three phrases used in a series. Place commas in the correct spot.

4. clauses:
The survey revealed that many students work part-time, that they like to socialize with others, and that they have a hard time getting up in the morning.
Practice
Write two sentences that have at least three phrases used in a series. Place commas in the correct spot.

5. Comma Rule B
Use a comma to separate two or more adjectives of equal rank preceding a noun.
The impatient, excited student raised his hand to
express his opinion.
Do not use commas to separate adjectives that must stay in a specific order.
The blue plaid shirt fit her perfectly

6. Practice
Write two sentences that have two or more adjectives of equal rank preceding a noun.

7. Comma Rule C
Use a comma before a fanboy conjunction to separate two independent clauses.
I had several meetings with my counselor, and then I
applied to five colleges.
Do not use a comma to separate a compound verb in a simple sentence.
I visited several colleges and picked one to go to.

8. Practice
Write two simple sentences combined with a comma and fanboys conjunction. Make sure it is not a compound verb.

9. More Practice
On your own sheet of paper, complete the practice worksheet using commas correctly and stating which rule it is.
Series
Separate two or more adjectives
Coordinating conjunction -fanboys