Stop
flinging those commas!!!!!!!!!
1.
Use a comma to separate three or more words,
phrases or clauses in a series.
Please go to the store and get
bread, a gallon of milk, and peanut butter. Here’s $40.00 to cover it.
2.
Use a comma to set off two or more prepositional
phrases.
In the morning on the way to school,
may we get Cheddar rounds?
3.
Use a comma after an introductory
participle and an introductory participial phrase.
Walking in the park, we watched a
shooting star above our heads.
4. Use
a comma after conjunctive adverbs.
School is cool; however, I’m glad
it’s almost summer!
5.
Use a comma to set off non-essential
appositives
The student, Mickey Mouse, finished
his homework.
6.
Use a comma to set off words or phrases
of direct address.
Mrs. Hensley, am I passing your
class?
7.
Use a comma before a conjunction joining
two main clauses.
I don’t need new shoes, yet I bought
three pair!
8.
Use a comma after an introductory adverb
clause and to set off nonessential adjective clause
After I bought new shoes, I needed a
new purse.
Comma errors, which are common, can
be easily corrected.
9.
Use a comma to separate parts of an
address or a date.
Do you know who lives at 1600
Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, DC?
10. Use
a comma after the salutation and close of a friendly letter
Dear Mr. President,
Cordially,
Cordially,
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