Comma Rules Flashcards

(7 cards)

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Listing

A

Separating words, phrases, and clauses that are listed out.
EX: I ate bread, eggs, and bacon.

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2
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Adresses

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777 Windy Road, Olathe, Kansas 66062

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3
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Dates

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My birthday is Monday, May 3, 2021.

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4
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Around initials and names

A

Dr. Smith, MD., is a good doctor.

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5
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Interjections

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Commas go around interjections UNLESS an exclamation point is used.
EX: Hey, it nice to see you again!

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6
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Between Equal Adjectives

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Separates adjectives that describe the same noun equally. If their order can be swapped, and it still makes sense, commas need to separate them.
EX: The creepy, scary clown walked the the road at night.

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With Clauses

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With a FANBOYS to join together 2 independent clauses.
After a dependent clause that starts a sentence.
NOT when the independent clause comes first!

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