Flashcards
Comma Rules (June 1, 2018)
Cards in this deck (10)
- 1Ex: In this department (,) sale goods are marked with red tags.Always use a comma to prevent confusion.
- 2Ex: We looked for the costumes under the bed, in the attic, and in the garage.Use commas to separate words, phrases, and short clauses in a series. (comma before "and")
- 3Ex: The elegant brunch included Belgian waffles, ham and eggs, and smoked salmon.Some words are usually thought of as pairs, like ham and eggs. When such a pair occurs with other items in a series, set it off with commas as a single item.
- 4Ex: Josh seems as carefree and jaunt and happy-go-lucky as ever.Use no commas when all items in a series are connected by "and" or "or".
- 5Ex: Before we move, We'll have to separate and examine, select and discard, and weigh and pack our belongings.If you want to create your own pairs, set them off with commas as well.
- 6Ex: Ben is a cheerful, likable person.Use commas to separate two or more coordinate adjectives that modify the same noun.
- 7Ex: Address the letter to Rita Watson, 520 West Legion, Evansville, Wisconsin 53536.When a date or address consists of two or more parts, use a comma after each item, except between the state and ZIP code.
- 8Ex: This will was read in April 2014.When you write just the month and year, do not use a comma.
- 9Ex: The committee will meet "in" the assembly room "on" Wednesday "at" 9 am.Do not use commas to set off items separated by prepositions.
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