COMMAS

five rules

• #1 use with the FANBOYS to connect sentences
• #2 use to set off INTRODUCTORY words
• #3 use BETWEEN ADJECTIVES that describe a noun
• #4 use to set off info. that is NOT ESSENTIAL
• #5 use to set off a DIRECT ADDRESS

#1 Use a comma before a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS) to connect two separate sentences.

Coordinating Conjunctions
For
And
Nor
But
Or
Yet
So

Example


Ellen hosted the Oscars, and she took a selfie with some friends.

Example

The road was dangerous, but Sophia still met her classmate at Starbuck's.

Example



Starbuck,s has wifi service, so it's a great place to do schoolwork.

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#2 Use a comma to set off INTRODUCTORY words.

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#3 Use commas to connect adjectives describing the same noun.

Example

The tall, dark, and handsome man drinks Dos Equis.

#4 Use commas to set off NONESSENTIAL info.

Example

Coca Cola, my favorite drink, has a great

#5 Use commas to set off a DIRECT ADDRESS

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