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COMMAS RULE !! COMMAS RULE !!

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COMMAS RULE !!COMMAS RULE !!

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RULE RULE # 1# 1

Use a comma before Use a comma before butbut, , oror, , nornor, , forfor, , soso, and , and yetyet when they join when they join independent clauses.independent clauses.

Hector pressed the button, and the engine started up.

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RULE RULE # 2# 2

Use a comma with an introductory Use a comma with an introductory adverb clause.adverb clause.

When you see smoke, you know there is a fire.

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Use a comma after an introductory Use a comma after an introductory word.word.

Ah, nothing tastes as good as cold lemonade on a hot day!

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Use a comma after introductory Use a comma after introductory phrases: phrases: -participial phrase -participial phrase -prepositional phrase (if 4 + words) -prepositional phrase (if 4 + words) -prepositional phrase (if 2 or more in a -prepositional phrase (if 2 or more in a row)row) -Infinitive phrase used as an adjective -Infinitive phrase used as an adjective

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Introductory PhrasesIntroductory Phrases

Participial Phrase: Switching on a flashlight, the ranger led the way down the path. Prepositional Phrase (if 4 + words): Inside the green gate, she built a shed. Prepositional Phrase (if 2 or more in a row) By the end of the train ride, the children were exhausted.

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RULERULE# 5# 5

Use a comma for direct addressUse a comma for direct address

Mr. Young, would you please explain the definition again.

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RULERULE# 6# 6

Use a comma/commas with Use a comma/commas with adjective clauses. (non-essential adjective clauses. (non-essential use 2 commas or none)use 2 commas or none)

Griffins, which are mythological beasts, are seen on many coat of arms.

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RULERULE# 7# 7

Use commas with dates and Use commas with dates and addresses.addresses.

On December 5, 1984, their address became 25 Peralta Road, Oakland, CA 94611.

Please send this letter to Ms. Marybeth Correio, 1255 S.E. 56th Street, Belleview, Wa. 98006.

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Use a comma with 3 or more items Use a comma with 3 or more items with “and” or “or”.with “and” or “or”.

The adults talked, laughed, took photographs, and shared memories.

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RULERULE# 9# 9

Use a comma with two or more Use a comma with two or more adjectives that are together without adjectives that are together without any conjunction and only if they can any conjunction and only if they can be reversed or “and” put between be reversed or “and” put between them. them.

The gray, darkening sky caused me to hurry home.

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RULERULE#10#10

Use a comma before a direct Use a comma before a direct quotation.quotation.

Sara shouted, “We can win team!”

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NO Comma?NO Comma?

Do NOT use a comma if you have a Do NOT use a comma if you have a compound subject, verb or any other compound subject, verb or any other compound part.compound part.

• He went to tennis practice and finished his homework before 9 PM.

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NO Comma?NO Comma?

Do NOT use a comma before a Do NOT use a comma before a regular order adverb clause. regular order adverb clause. (ROAC)(ROAC)

I will call my best friend about my homework after I finish eating dinner. (ROAC)