Comma Rules

Front

What is the purpose of using commas in a list?

Back

Commas are used to separate items in a list to make it clear and easy to read.

Front

Provide an example of a sentence with commas separating items in a list.

Back

Carlos wants to visit Paris, Italy, Germany, and China.

Front

What is the rule for using commas with dates?

Back

Commas are used to separate the day of the week, month, and year in a date.

Front

Provide an example of a sentence using a comma with a date.

Back

Tomorrow will be Sunday, December 2.

Front

What is an introductory word?

Back

An introductory word is a word that comes at the beginning of a sentence and is followed by a comma.

Front

Provide an example of a sentence with a comma after an introductory word.

Back

Wait, is there another way?

Front

What is the rule for using commas with quotations?

Back

Commas are used to separate a quotation from the rest of the sentence.

Front

Provide an example of a sentence with a comma separating a quotation.

Back

"Okay," spoke the teacher excitedly, "Time's up!"

Front

What is the rule for using commas before conjunctions in a list?

Back

A comma is placed before the conjunction (and, or, but) in a list of three or more items.

Front

Provide an example of a sentence using a comma before a conjunction in a list.

Back

I need to visit my mother, wash my car, and buy six stamps.