Rule 1: Listing
Separating words, phrases, and clauses that are listed out.
Rule 2: Addresses
777 Windy Road, Olathe, Kansas 66062
Rule 3: Dates
On July 4, 1776, the Declaration of Independence was signed.
Rule 4: Around Initials in names
Dr. Smith, M.D., is a good doctor.
Rule 5: Interjections
Commas go around interjections UNLESS an exclamation point is used.
EX: Hey, it is nice to see you again!
Rule 6: Between Equal Adjectives
Separate 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 funny, smart girl won the prize.
Rule 7: With Clauses
With FANBOYS to join together 2 independents clauses
After a dependent clause that start a sentence.
We had cake for my birthday, but we didn’t have enough .
