2. Commas
Commas separate short asides (either at the beginning or end) from the rest of the sentence.

3. Commas separate short asides from the rest of the sentence.
The sentence would still make sense without the aside.
For example:
Well, I will do what I can.
It’s very cold today, isn’t it?

4. Your turn! Yes I like the car. No it’s not too red.
I shouldn’t eat the cake should I?
Well then shall we sign the papers?
Oh what a beautiful day!
That’s a bit harsh isn’t it?
Still I can’t believe it!

5. Check your answers Yes, I like the car. No, it’s not too red.
I shouldn’t eat the cake, should I?
Well then, shall we sign the papers?
Oh, what a beautiful day!
That’s a bit harsh, isn’t it?
Still, I can’t believe it!

6. Here’s a mix of all the types of commas we’ve looked at so far…
Progress Check:
Using commas in lists
Using commas to separate terms of address
Using commas to separate asides
Wow that painting you did is amazing!
The spoons spatula and whisk belong in the top drawer.
We yawn when we are tired sleepy or bored.
Hey do you think it will be a nice day tomorrow?
He walked into the room said hello poured himself a drink and sat down.
Matthew please pick that pen up!
Miss Smith the Head of English marched into the room.

7. Check your answers Wow, that painting you did is amazing!
Progress Check:
Using commas in lists
Using commas to separate terms of address
Using commas to separate asides
Wow, that painting you did is amazing!
The spoons, spatula, and whisk belong in the top drawer.
We yawn when we are tired, sleepy or bored.
Hey, do you think it will be a nice day tomorrow?
He walked into the room, said hello, poured himself a drink and sat down.
Matthew, please pick that pen up!
Miss Smith, the Head of English, marched into the room.