This document discusses the proper use of commas in sentences, including using commas in a series, with direct addresses, with introductory words, and with appositives. It provides examples of sentences with and without correct comma usage in each of these situations.

1. COMMAS, COMMAs, and MORE COMMA’s

3. Series – when you make a list in a sentence, separate each item with a comma.

4. The cobblestone streets were full of Model T Fords, streetcars, and horse-drawn carts. I love football softball and volleyball. My favorite classes are Language Arts Social Studies Reading and Math. The cobblestone streets were full of Model T Fords streetcars and horse-drawn carts. I love football, softball, and volleyball. My favorite classes are Language Arts, Social Studies, Reading, and Math. Series

5. Direct Address – when you talk to someone directly, separate their name with a comma(s) from the rest of the words in the sentence.

6. Joseph you may be excused. Joseph, you may be excused. When you go to the store Susan please purchase some bread. When you go to the store, Susan, please purchase some bread. Please don’t shout out in class, Stephen. Please don’t shout out in class Stephen. Direct Address

7. Introductory Words – a word at the beginning of a sentence that creates a connection to the previous sentence (yes, no, well, however).

8. Yes you may go to the mall. Yes, you may go to the mall. No I wouldn’t ever forget my homework. No, I wouldn’t ever forget my homework. Well, I never thought of that. Well I never thought of that. Introductory words However I have been to Florida. However, I have been to Florida.

9. Appositives – a word or phrase that renames or explains another noun in a sentence

10. Ms. Anderson our teacher is always on time. Ms. Anderson, our teacher, is always on time. Titanic the wildly popular movie was criticized for its bad script. Titanic, the wildly popular movie, was criticized for its bad script. A talented musician, Alicia Keys, makes her family proud. A talented musician Alicia Keys makes her family proud. Appositives

11. What will you get, susan, for her Birthday? Danielle received candy, flowers, and a card from her boyfriend. Yes, I had the best birthday ever! My favorite holiday, Halloween, will be on Firday. Review