Comma Rules #1 - 6

between 2 adjectives

direct address

introductory word

complex sentence

introductory word

direct address

appositive

compound sentence

direct address

introductory word

complex sentence

items in a series

city/state

introductory word

between day and year

compound sentence

compound sentence

direct address

complex sentence

city/state

introductory word

greeting in a letter

compound sentence

appositive

Use a comma to separate parts of dates and after years in the middle of a sentence.

Use a comma to separate the parts of a U.S. address [except between the state and the zip code when the address is in a sentence]

Use a comma after a greeting and closing in a personal letter, and after the closing of a business letter.

First brainstorm and write an outline.

Second, write a rough draft.

Third, edit the rough, draft.

Finally, write the final copy and, turn it in.

He was born in Texas on, May 1, 1970.

He was born in Texas on May, 1, 1970

He was born in Texas on May 1 1970.

He was born in Texas on May 1, 1970.

Hey, put that down!

However, both men were likely suspects.

Once I ate a goldfish.

Early in the morning, I went fishing.

Monday February 22 2021

Monday, February 22 2021

Monday, February, 22 2021

Monday, February 22, 2021

On September 11 2021 it was 20 years since 9/11.

On September 11, 2021 it was 20 years since 9/11.

On September, 11 2021 it was 20 years since 9/11.

On September 11, 2021, it was 20 years since 9/11.

When a sentence begins with an introductory phrase or transition.

Use a comma between two adjectives (describing words) when the word and can be used in its place.

Use a comma to interrupt direct quotations or before or after a direct quotation.

Use a comma to separate the day of the month from the year and after the year if the sentence continues.

George Washington was born on February 22, 1732.

I will be sixteen on Tuesday the 6th of, July 1582.

Tomorrow will be Sunday, December, 2.

The capital of the United, States is Washington D.C.

The capital of the United States, is Washington D.C.

The capital of the United States is Washington, D.C.

Mrs. Irving went to Los Angeles, California and she went shopping.

Mrs. Irving went to Los Angeles California, and she went shopping.

Mrs. Irving went to, Los Angeles, California, and she went shopping.

Mrs. Irving went to Los Angeles, California, and she went shopping.

We are moving to Spokane Washington.

I live in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

The hurricanes, hit Tulsa Oklahoma, and Destin Florida.

Our last day of school is May, 25 2022.

Our last day of school is May 25, 2022.

In Sandusky, Ohio travelers can find Cedar Point.

In Sandusky, Ohio, travelers can find Cedar Point.

In ,Sandusky Ohio travelers can find Cedar Point.

In Sandusky Ohio, travelers can find Cedar Point.