2. IN A SERIES
Commas should be used in a series, which means that you
use a comma when you list more than two things.
EX. My favorite foods are pasta, garlic bread, cheese sticks, and
pizza.
EX. I am thankful for my family, my life, my friends, and my pets.
EX. I want to travel to New York, Spain, and California.
Where were the commas used?
3. IN A SERIES
Correct these sentences.
I met the President the Vice President and the President’s wife
when I traveled to D.C.
I dreamt about flying frogs talking monkeys and vibrant birds last
night.
4. DATES
Put a comma after the day and before the year.
EX. July 4, 1992
EX. March 30, 2010
Ex. January 1, 2014
Where are the commas used?
6. ADDRESSES
Use a comma to separate each part of an address that has
two or more parts.
EX. 1115 Williamson County Line Road, Fairview, TN 37062
EX. 2002 Whitland Avenue, Nashville, TN 37205
Where are the commas used?
7. ADDRESSES
Correct these addresses.
5426 Elk Ridge Avenue Elk Ridge Maryland 54209
4024 Main Street Antioch Tennessee 37405
9024 Belmont Boulevard Nashville TN 37207
8. NOW YOUR TURN!
Label a blank sheet of paper Comma Usage
#1 and #2: Write correct examples of comma usage in a list
of things (a series).
#3 and #4: Write correct examples of comma usage in dates.
#5 and #6: Write correct examples of comma usage in
addresses. You can make the addresses up.
