Commas

commas in a series or list

• We looked for the costumes under the bed, in the attic and in the garage.

• We looked for the costumes under the bed, in the attic, and in the garage.

• She likes to eat apples, oranges, and strawberries.

• She likes to eat apples, oranges and strawberries

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

some words usually thought of as pairs, like peanut butter and jelly, ham and eggs, or cats and dogs set it off with commas as a single item.

• true

• false

• The elegant brunch included Belgian waffles, hand and eggs, smoked salmon, and fresh berries.

• The elegant brunch included Belgian waffles, hand and eggs, smoked salmon and fresh berries.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

Use commas to separate two or more coordinating adjectives that modify the same noun

Also use commas in addresses

• Ben is a cheerful, likeable person

• Ben is a cheerful likeable person

• Address the letter to Rita Wilson 520 West Legion, Apart 8C, Evansville, Wisconsin, 53536

• Address the letter to Rita Wilson, 520 West Legion, Apart 8C, Evansville, Wisconsin 53536

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.5.2B

Dates with commas

• This will was read on Thursday, April 20, 2009

• This will was read on Thursday, April 20 2009

• The will as read in April 2021

• The will was read in, April 201

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.2.2B

CCSS.L.3.2B

CCSS.L.3.2C

Use commas to set off non essential phrases

• Jumper cables, which are put on backwards, can create many serious problems.

• Jumper cables, which are put on backwards can create many serious problems.

• The store reimburses parking fees, for anyone who makes a store purchase.

• The store, reimburses parking fees, for anyone who makes a store purchase.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

opposite phrases use commas

• In Brazil New Year's Day is celebrated with a bowl of lentil soup, the symbol of wealth.

• In Brazil, New Year's Day is celebrated with a bowl of lentil soup, the symbol of wealth.

• The first test tube baby, Elizabeth Smith, was born on December 28th, 1981

• The first test tube baby, Elizabeth Smith, was born on December 28th 1981

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

use commas to set off parenthetical expressions that interrupt the main thought

• The President said, "give me peace".

• The President, said, "give me peace".

• Well elephants are the only animals that can't jump.

• Well, elephants are the only animals that can't jump.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

commas set off parentheticals

• I will understand, of course, if you are unable to attend.

• I will understand, of course if you are unable to attend.

• The children, I suppose, are getting really excited.

• The children, I suppose are getting really excited.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

comma after adverb clause

• Even though Alex se the alarm

• Thinking the alarm was set, he didn't worry

• Whatever he says annoys our teacher.

• At times the class is enjoyable.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

commas for contrasting elements

• Throw your dirty socks in the hamper, not on the floor.

• The harder we tried to paint neatly, the messier it looked.

• People, who have no credit history or a poor credit history have bad loans.

• A Clemson study, found that workers who smiled performed better.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A