1. Using Commas series date city and state friendly letter
Second Grade Grammar
friendly letter
city and state

2. When to Use a Comma
There are several places we should use a comma in second grade.
Use a comma to separate words in a series.
Use a comma to separate a city and a state.
Use a comma to separate the day and year in a date.
Use a comma after the greeting and closing in a friendly letter.

3. Commas in a Series
When you have three or more words in a series, use a comma to separate the items. These can be nouns, verbs, or adjectives.
I need milk, bread, and butter from the store.
Those cookies are delicious, delightful, and delectable.
Will you help me wash the dishes, dust the furniture, and vacuum the living room.

4. Cities and States Use a comma to separate the city and the state.
Medina, Tennessee
Orlando, Florida
Honolulu, Hawaii
Los Angeles, California

5. Commas in a Date
Use a comma to separate the day and the year in a date.
February 19, 2002
August 9, 1999
November 11, 1971

6. Commas in a Friendly Letter
A comma should follow the greeting.
Dear Mr. Hays,
End the closing of a letter with a comma.
Your friend,
Love,