Using Commas in Letter Writing

The video tutorial by Mighty Owl teaches the importance of commas in writing, especially in letters. It uses Mia's birthday story to introduce the concept and explains how commas are used in dates, greetings, and closings. The tutorial provides examples of letters and guides viewers through proofreading for correct comma placement. It concludes with a review of the key points about comma usage in letter writing.

Why is the comma considered important in letter writing?

• It is only used in greetings.

• It helps to separate different ideas and elements.

• It makes the letter look more formal.

• It is used to end sentences.

Where should a comma be placed in a greeting?

• After the person's name.

• At the end of the sentence.

• Before the person's name.

• Before the word 'Dear'.

In a list of items, where should commas be placed?

• Before the first item.

• Only after the first item.

• After every item including the last one.

• After every item except the last one.

What is the purpose of a comma in the closing of a letter?

• To separate the closing from the body.

• To make the letter more polite.

• To separate the closing from the writer's name.

• To indicate the end of the letter.

Where should the comma be placed in a date?

• Between the month and the day.

• At the beginning of the date.

• Between the day and the year.

• At the end of the date.

What should you check for when proofreading a letter for commas?

• Ensure commas are only in the greeting.

• Check that commas are in the date, opening, and closing.

• Make sure commas are only in the closing.

• Verify commas are only in the body.

How can commas help in writing a list within a letter?

• They make the list more formal.

• They are not needed in lists.

• They separate each item clearly.

• They make the list look longer.