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USES OF THE COMMA

A comma is a punctuation mark used to mark the divisions in text (as may be caused by phrases, clauses or conjunctions).

Use commas with dates, addresses, titles and numbers.

To set off nonrestrictive (non-essential) clauses

Use commas to set off directs quotations

To indicate to whom is the comment addressed to

To list items in a series

(objects, activities, etc)

To separate two independent clauses

To set off elements that express contrast

Examples

- When I went to Paris, they just stared at me when I tried to speak French. (introductory)

- Lee has eaten at least two pies a day for the last year, but he still wants more everytime.

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- On December 12, 1890, orders were sent out for the arrest of Sitting Bull.

- Sandra Belinsky, MD, has been appointed to the board.

- Luis said, “I dislike apples because the color is too boring.”

- “I dislike apples,” stated Luis, “because the color is too boring.”

- I think, Mary, you’re right.

- Mary, I think you’re right.

- Alexander Pope, the Restoration poet, is famous for his monologues.

- Steven Strom, whose show you like, will host a party next week.

- It's cold. indeed.

- My sister told me to buy many carrots,

- The New York Jets, the underdogs, surprised everyone by winning the Super Bowl.

-They were looking for something practical, not luxurious

- The food was really delicious, but too expensive, anyways.

To separate frases (or dependent clauses)

- When I went to Paris, they just stared at me when I tried to speak French. (introductory)

- Because the soup was too cold, I warmed it in the microwave.

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