Rule #1 Use commas to separate three or more words, phrases, or clauses written in a series. Example: My brother has curly hair, green eyes, and a silly.

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Rule #1 Use commas to separate three or more words, phrases, or clauses written in a series. Example: My brother has curly hair, green eyes, and a silly laugh.

Rule #2 Use commas to separate independent clauses when they are joined by any of the seven coordinating conjunctions. (BOYFANS or FANBOYS)

Rule #2 Examples But I really don’t want to do my homework, but I want to pass my classes. Or I could come pick you up, or I could meet you there. Yet I hate pickles, yet I love them when they are fried. For I love my younger brother, for he can always make me laugh. And He went to see The Fault in Our Stars, and he cried the entire time. Nor I don’t like waking up early, nor do I like going to bed early. So I didn’t feel the greatest, so I ended up staying at home.

Rule #3 Use commas after introductory phrases, clauses, or words that come before the main clause. Example: After waiting in line for hours, they told us that the ride was closed because it had broken down.

Rule #4 Use a pair of commas in the middle of a sentence to set off phrases that are not essential to the meaning of the sentence. (Appositives) My favorite teacher in the entire world, Ms. Norton, is hilarious.

Rule #5 Use commas to separate two or more adjectives that describe the same noun. Example: The loud, annoying guy should go home.

Rule #6 Use commas to set off all geographical names, items in addresses, and titles in names. Examples: I lived in Mamers, North Carolina for eighteen years.

Rule #7 Use commas to separate a direct quote from the rest of the sentence. Example: Ms. Norton asked, “Who is ready for the weekend?” “We are,” the classes responds

Rule #8 Use commas wherever necessary to prevent possible confusion or misreading. Example: To Ms. Norton, Taylor Swift is the best performer.

Rule #9 Use commas before or surrounding the name or title of a person directly addressed. Will you, Emma, take Greg to be your lawfully wedded husband?

Rule #10 Use a comma to separate a statement from a question. Example: I can do this, can’t I?

Rule #11 Use a comma to separate contrasting parts of a sentence. Example: This is my life, not yours.

Rule #12 Use a comma when beginning sentences with introductory words such as well, now, or yes. Well, I would love to go to the movies with you.

Rule #13 Use commas surrounding words such as therefore and however when they used as interrupters. Example: I would, however, prefer not to see a scary movie.