1. We love commas!

2. Where does the comma go and why? ((Or commas?)) I want shoes scarves and a new coat for Christmas. I want shoes, scarves, and a new coat for Christmas. Need commas to separate a list of three or more

3. My birthday is July 26 1970. My birthday is July 26, 1970. Need a comma to separate day of month and year

4. I love chocolate so I am going to eat the entire candy bar. I love chocolate, so I am going to eat the entire candy bar. Need a comma to separate two independent clauses when joined by a FANBOYS conjunction For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So = FANBOYS

5. I want to visit Houston Texas. I want to visit Houston, Texas. Need a comma to separate city from state

6. Because she was only five she was not allowed to ride the rollercoaster. Because she was only five, she was not allowed to ride the rollercoaster. Need a comma to separate dependent clauses from independent clauses

7. Yes I would like to go to the concert. Yes, I would like to go to the concert. Need a comma to separate introductory element

8. Jessica Beals a famous actress will turn 49 today. Jessica Beals, a famous actress, will turn 49 today. Need a comma to separate a word or phrase from the rest of the sentence if it is not essential to the subject’s meaning. ((Provides extra info and can be taken out))

9. “We should go ice skating” said Beth. “We should go ice skating,” said Beth. Need a comma to separate a quote from the rest of the sentence