Mastering Comma Rules

Front

Use commas in a list

Back

Apples, oranges, and bananas

Front

Comma before conjunctions

Back

I want to play, but it's raining.

Front

Introductory words

Back

Yes, I will come.

Front

Separate adjectives

Back

The tall, dark, and handsome man

Front

Commas in dates

Back

July 4, 1776

Front

Commas in addresses

Back

123 Main St., Springfield, IL

Front

Commas in dialogue

Back

She said, "Hello."

Front

Commas in numbers

Back

1,000,000

Front

Commas with appositives

Back

My brother, a doctor, is here.

Front

Avoid comma splices

Back

Incorrect: I ran, I jumped.