1. More Uses for Commas

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,