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Duplicate of Comma Rules
Duplicate of Comma Rules
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Comma rules
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Nonessential information
I swatted Kilala my cat, when she licked my armpit.
I swatted Kilala my cat when she licked my armpit.
I swatted Kilala, my cat when she licked my armpit.
I swatted Kilala, my cat, when she licked my armpit.
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Introductory phrase/clause/word
Next I drove to Starbucks for a Pumpkin Spiced Latte.
Next, I drove to Starbucks for a Pumpkin Spiced Latte.
Next I drove, to Starbucks for a Pumpkin Spiced Latte.
Next I drove to Starbucks, for a Pumpkin Spiced Latte.
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Set off phrases that refer to the beginning or middle of the sentence
I listened for the news, waiting anxiously.
I listened, for the news, waiting anxiously.
I listened for the news waiting anxiously.
I listened for the news, waiting, anxiously.
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Geographical names/addresses
He lives at 609 Elm Avenue, Fargo, ND.
He lives at 609 Elm Avenue Fargo, ND.
He lives at 609, Elm Avenue, Fargo, ND.
He lives at 609 Elm Avenue Fargo ND.
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Which is an example of comma rule #6?
As long as you are here, you may as well stay.
Going to school, I wrecked my car.
Having studied, I feel confident about the test.
During the test on Thursday, I will take my time.
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Nonessential information
I raked leaves which were covering my backyard, for hours.
I raked leaves which were covering my backyard for hours.
I raked leaves, which were covering my backyard for hours.
I raked leaves, which were covering my backyard, for hours.
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Comma rule #4
Hey, aren't you a member?
Give him money, keys, and directions to the new location.
You go to Liberty. Don't you?
Shun, who is not a member of the club, donated ten books
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Appositive rule
Guess what, I passed my test today!
James, please pay attention to the teacher.
He yelled, "see you tomorrow!"
We gave our books to Mr. Williams, the football coach.
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Geographical names/addresses
Perham Minnesota makes Barrel O' Fun Chips.
Perham, Minnesota, makes Barrel O' Fun Chips.
Perham, Minnesota makes Barrel O' Fun Chips.
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Comma Rule #7
At night in bed, I often read.
Reading my favorite book, I fell sound asleep.
Dana loves reading at night.
Reading is my favorite thing to do
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Introductory clause/phrase/word
Before leaving I slammed the door shut.
Before leaving, I slammed the door shut.
Before, leaving I slammed the door shut.
Before leaving I slammed the door, shut.
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Coordinate adjectives that describe the same noun
The soup was scummy, green, and writhing with worms.
The soup was scummy, green and writhing, with worms.
The soup was scummy green and writhing with worms.
The soup was scummy, green and writhing with worms.
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Coordinate adjectives that describe the same noun
My cat has a big, fluffy tail.
My cat has, a big fluffy tail.
My cat has a big fluffy tail.
My cat has a big, fluffy, tail.
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Separate independent clauses
The game was over, the crowd refused to leave.
The game was over, but the crowd refused to leave.
The game was over the crowd refused to leave.
The game was over but the crowd refused to leave.
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Commas in a series
I like pickles, chips, ice cream.
I like pickles, chips, and ice cream.
I like pickles chips and ice cream.
I like pickles, chips, and, ice cream.
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Rule #8
During my English class, I fell asleep.
While I sat in the lobby, I studied for my exam.
Sitting in the lobby, I studied for my exam.
Hey, it's not Friday yet!
