Rule one: Listing
Separating words, phrases, and clauses that are listed out. (Oxford comma)
EX: I need to buy eggs, milk, and bread.
Rule 2: Addresses
777 Windy Road, Olathe, Kansas 66062
Rule 3: Dates
On July 4th, 1776, the Declaration of Independence was signed.
Rule 4: Around Initials in names
If someone’s professional title has initials, commas go around them.
EX: 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!
EX: Uh oh, I forgot to email her back.
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 creepy, scary clown walked down the road at night.
EX: The funny, smart girl won the prize.
Rule 7: With Clauses
With a FANBOYS to join together 2 independent clauses
After a dependent clause it starts a sentence
NOT when the independent clause comes first!
EX: We had cake for my birthday, but we didn’t have enough!
