Comma Rules

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Comma Rules
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Rule 1 In a series

• We had chicken nuggets, fries, and a milkshake
  for dinner.
• All the cows, chickens, and horses are in the
  barn.

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Rule 2 With a coordinating conjunction for a
compound sentence

• In other words Your FANBOYS!!
• My locker was jammed, so I asked Mrs. Hendrix for
  the key.
• Forandnorbutoryetso

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Rule 3 After introductory words, phrases, or
clauses

• No, I cannot play in the football game today.
• With the clock ticking down, we had to pass the
  ball.

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Rule 4 Nouns of direct address

• John, can you come help me with my homework?
• I will get there, Sam, when I am finished with
  this project.

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Rule 5 Appositives

• My teacher, Mrs. Wood, taught me a new song.
• Mrs. Green, our music teacher, can play the piano
  really well!

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Rule 6 Between more than two adjectives that
describe one noun

• My tired, worn-out CD player finally broke.
• Our brand new, sparkling pink convertible is
  pretty awesome!

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Rule 7 Nonessential phrases and clauses

• Maddie, who always greets me at the door, is the
  best puppy ever!
• The ball, which is lost, is her favorite toy.

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Rule 8 Before direct quotations

• Tommy shouted, We won the game!
• You made an amazing shot at the buzzer,
  congratulated the coach.

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Rule 9 To separate dates and addresses

• On Monday, October 5, 2008, he attended the
  meeting.
• 2324 Manor Drive, Plano, Texas

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Rule 10 Salutation and closing of a letter

• Dear Fred,
• Dear Aunt May,
• Yours truly,
• Sincerely,