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This document provides examples of proper comma usage in sentences, including using commas in compound sentences, after introductory phrases or clauses, in a series, between coordinate adjectives, to set off nouns of direct address, parenthetical elements, non-restrictive appositives and adjective clauses, with dates, and in addresses. The examples demonstrate correct and incorrect usage of commas based on grammatical rules.
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1. Use commas to separate independent clauses joined by coordinating conjunctions.
2. Use commas in a series of three or more items.
3. Use commas after introductory phrases.
4. Use commas to set off nonessential clauses and phrases.
5. Use commas to set off a person's name when directly addressed.
6. Use a comma between two adjectives when they are interchangeable.
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- 1. Salem High School Ray W. Moore
- 2. Use a comma and a coordinate conjunction to form a compound sentence. Suzy walked to school but it was not far.
- 3. Use a comma after a long introductory phrase. Without a thought for his own safety Nathan rescued the dog.
- 4. Use a comma after an introductory dependent clause. Although Alan followed the instructions he still could not fix his computer.
- 5. Use commas between items in a series. Scott bought burgers chips and a drink at the game.
- 6. Although the comma before the conjunction is usually optional, it must be present if the items contain more than one word. Scott bought a burger with onions Coo Ranch Doritos and a cherry slurpy.
- 7. Use a comma between coordinate adjectives. Sally rested her arm on the thin green leather book as she
- 8. Do not use commas in front of a common usage. The agile speedy baseball player scooped up the grounder
- 9. Use commas to set off nouns of direct address. I told you Jack that I am faster than you.
- 10. Use commas to set off parenthetical elements. Sally of course was able to start the computer herself.
- 11. Use commas to set off a non-restrictive appositive. Mr. Ingerson our world history teacher often must act as an umpire in departmental meetings.
- 12. Do not use commas to set off a restrictive appositive. The novel To Kill a Mockingbird was the only book ever published by author Harper Lee.
- 13. Use commas to set off a non-restrictive adjective clause. To Kill a Mockingbird which was written by Harper Lee is the only book she ever published.
- 14. Do not use commas to set off a restrictive adjective clause. The man who is juggling is my brother.
- 15. Use commas with dates. Jeremy left for Nags Head on August 28 2000 for one last weekend at the beach.
- 16. Use commas with addresses. Majid’s family lived at 563 Linden Avenue Chicago Illinois 62931 when he was born.