Commas Rules

Which rule says you must use a comma between adjectives? Jason is a smart, handsome boy.

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Which rule says you must use a comma to separate the day of the month from the year and after the year?

Today is September 24, 2019, and it is a great day!

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Which rule says you must place a comma before and after a word used as an interrupter.

The dog, however, needs to go outside.

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Which rule says you must use a comma to separate items in a series?

I need to go to Target and buy milk, cat food, and seltzer water.

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Which rule says you must use a comma when a sentence begins with a prepositional phrase?

Because I was hot, I took off my sweater.

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Which rule says you must us a comma before and after a word or phrase that renames the noun (appositives)?

Sally, my oldest daughter, is in college.

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Which rule says you must use a comma between a city and state and after the state, if the sentence continues?

Our school is located in Concord, NH.

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Which rule says you must use a comma after an introductory word or phrase?

Yes, you can go to the movies tonight.

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Which rule says you must use a comma to interrupt direct quotations or before or after a direct quotation?

"No," said Mom, "I am not cooking Brussels sprouts for dinner."

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Which sentence matches rule 8?

• I live in Concord, NH.

• Today is September 24, 2019.

• Under the bridge, the river was dried up.

• Charlie is a funny, crazy kid.