Mastering Comma Usage with Dates

This video tutorial covers the use of commas in dates, explaining the correct placement of commas in full dates, common mistakes to avoid, and exceptions to the rule. It provides examples of both correct and incorrect comma usage, emphasizing the importance of separating the day of the week, day of the month, and year with commas. The tutorial also highlights situations where commas are not needed, such as when only the month and year are mentioned. The video concludes with practice exercises to reinforce learning.

What are the three components typically included in a full date format?

• Month, day, and hour

• Year, month, and day of the week

• Year, month, and day

• Year, day of the month, and day of the week

Where should you place a comma in a date that includes a day of the week, day of the month, and year?

• After the day of the week and day of the month

• Only after the year

• Before the day of the week

• No commas needed

Why is it incorrect to place a comma between the month and the day of the month?

• The month and day are considered one single item

• It incorrectly suggests that the month and day are unrelated

• It separates the month from its corresponding year

• It is grammatically required to keep them together

In which scenario is a comma not needed between the month and the year?

• All dates require a comma

• When the date is written in a non-English language

• When the date format only includes the month and year

• When the date includes a specific day of the month

How should you format a date that includes only the month and the year?

• Month and year written together without a comma

• Month followed by a comma and then the year

• Comma before and after the year

• Year followed by a comma and then the month

What is the correct comma placement for the date format 'Tuesday, April 14th'?

• After 'Tuesday' and 'April'

• After 'April' only

• No commas needed

• Before 'Tuesday'

For the date 'October 9th, 2033', where should the comma be placed?

• Before '2033'

• No commas needed

• After 'October'

• After '9th'

If a date includes 'August 1712' without a specific day, should a comma be used?

• Yes, after 'August'

• No, commas are not needed

• Yes, between '17' and '12'

• Yes, before '1712'

Where should commas be placed in the date 'Wednesday, January 26th, 2014'?

• After 'Wednesday' and '26th'

• No commas needed

• After 'January' and '26th'

• After 'Wednesday' and 'January'

What is the correct way to write a date that includes a day of the week, a specific day of the month, and a year?

• Day of the week, day of the month, year all separated by commas

• Comma only after the year

• Day of the week and day of the month together, comma before the year

• All parts written together without commas