Comma Rules

Question 1

Listing

Answer 1

separating words, phrases, and clauses that are listed out. (Oxford comma)
Example: I need to buy bread, eggs, and milk.

Question 2

Addresses

Answer 2

separate letter-from-letter and number-from number in addresses. If addressed for mailing, new lines = commas.
Example: 777 WIndy Road, Olathe, Kansas 66062

Question 3

Dates

Answer 3

Separate letter-from-letter and number-from number in dates. Separate dates from the sentence it starts.
Example: July 4, 1776, was a pivotal day.

Question 4

Around Initials in Names

Answer 4

If someone’s professional title has initials, commas go around the initials.
Example: Lynn Clerk, CPA, is my accountant.