Commas in Dates & Address

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What is the correct way to write a date with a comma?

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The correct way is to write the day followed by a comma and then the year, e.g., October 4, 1957.

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How do you write an address with a comma?

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In an address, a comma is used before the state abbreviation, e.g., 4071 Wheat St, Houston, TX.

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When do you use a comma in a date?

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You use a comma in a date when writing the day and year together, e.g., May 27, 1937.

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What is the purpose of using commas in dates?

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Commas help to separate the day from the year, making the date clearer to read.

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Can you give an example of a correctly written date?

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Yes, an example is February 17, 2015.

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What is the correct punctuation for this date: July 6 1907?

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The correct punctuation is July 6, 1907.

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How should you write this address correctly: 4071 Wheat St. Houston TX?

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It should be written as 4071 Wheat St, Houston, TX.

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What is the correct way to write this date: October 4 1957?

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The correct way is October 4, 1957.

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What is the rule for writing dates in a sentence?

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Always place a comma after the day when writing the date in a sentence.

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What is the correct way to write this date: May 27 1937?

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The correct way is May 27, 1937.