Comma Rules

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COMMAS are used in a sentence to--

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Provide a pause.

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How many items need to be in a SERIES or LIST to use COMMAS?

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Three or more

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Example of an ADJECTIVE for the adjective comma rule: Springfield Middle School, Cold-hearted, Sprinted, Slowly

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Cold-hearted

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True/False: An APPOSITIVE is a word/phrase that provides additional information for a NOUN.

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True

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Which of the following dates is using the PROPER needed commas?

On September 11 2021 it had been 20 years since 9/11.

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On September 11, 2021 it had been 20 years since 9/11.

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On September, 11 2021 it had been 20 years since 9/11.

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On September 11, 2021, it had been 20 years since 9/11.

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On September 11, 2021, it had been 20 years since 9/11.

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Which of the following cities/states is using the PROPER needed commas?

In Sandusky, Ohio travelers can find Cedar Point.

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In Sandusky, Ohio, travelers can find Cedar Point.

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In ,Sandusky Ohio travelers can find Cedar Point.

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In Sandusky Ohio, travelers can find Cedar Point.

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In Sandusky, Ohio, travelers can find Cedar Point.

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Which sentence uses commas properly with a LIST or SERIES of THREE OR MORE? Options: My favorite animals are sea turtles, sea horses and penguins. My favorite animals are sea turtles sea horses, and, penguins. My favorite animals are sea turtle sea horses and penguins. My favorite animals are sea turtles, sea horses, and penguins.

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My favorite animals are sea turtles, sea horses, and penguins.

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Which of the following sentences uses commas properly with a DIRECT QUOTATION?

"Fun Friday is next Friday" she said "I can't wait."

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"Fun Friday is next Friday," she said "I can't wait."

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"Fun Friday is next Friday," she said, "I can't wait."

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",Fun Friday is next Friday," she said ",I can't wait."

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"Fun Friday is next Friday," she said, "I can't wait."

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What is an INTERRUPTOR?

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Something that disrupts the flow of the sentence or makes it choppy

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What comma rule is NOT being followed?

Veteran's Day was on November 11 2022 this year.

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Use a comma to separate the day of the month from the year and after the year if the sentence continues.