1. Punctuation: Commas Use commas to separate items in dates and addresses Use a comma after the opening of a personal letter and after the closing of any letter. Example: Dear Grandma and Grandpa, Example: Saturday, May 10, will be the day of the soccer playoffs Write the sentences below. Add commas where they are needed. 1. Bill Cosby was born on July 12 1937 in Philadelphia Pennsylvania. 2. Dear Aunt Betty I can’t wait to see you tomorrow

2. Punctuation: Commas Use commas to set off appositives and appositive phrases that are not necessary to the meaning of the sentence. An appositive is a noun or pronoun that identifies or describes another noun or pronoun beside it. Example: A gymnast, Mrs. Shaw, will coach us. Write the sentences below. Add commas where they are needed. 1. Thomas a hot-tempered player argued with the referee after the call. 2. Sarah’s dog Rover is a golden retriever.

3. Punctuation: Commas Use commas to set off words in direct address. Words in direct address identify the person or people spoken to or addressed. Example: Ms. Jacobs, please explain the assignment. Write the sentences below. Add commas where they are needed. 1. If you mow the lawn Kelly I’ll rake the leaves. 2. How long have you worked here Michael?

4. Punctuation: Commas Commas are used to separate words or groups of words in a complete thought. A comma is used between the last item in a date or address from the words that follow it Example: Friday, February 11, is the first day of the festival Write the sentences below. Add commas where they are needed. If the sentence is correct, write C. 1. Friday July 9 2004 will be my grandparents’ golden wedding anniversary. 2. Hannah a brilliant student made the best grade in the class.

5. Punctuation: Commas Commas are used to separate words or groups of words in a complete thought. No punctuation is used between the state abbreviation and the ZIP code Example: Macon, GA 31210 Write the sentences below. Add commas where they are needed. If the sentence is correct, write C. 1. Write to me at 327 Adams Way Austin Texas 79024. 2. Martha weaves rugs and sometimes sells them.