Comma Rules Flashcards
1
Q
Ex:
Strawberries, watermelon, and apricots, are my favorite fruits.
A
Introductory commas
2
Q
Ex:
The Alouette satellite was launched in 1962, and the Anik satellite was launched in 1972.
A
Commas and Coordinators
3
Q
Ex:
Rina’s father, a bus driver, does shirt work.
A
Commas with interrupters
4
Q
Ex:
She said, “Pasteur really made a difference.”
A
Commas separate direct quotes
5
Q
Ex: September 5th, 2000
A
Time rule
6
Q
Ex:
1,618
A
Number rule
7
Q
Ex:
Paris, France
A
Place rule
8
Q
Ex:
Unfortunately, our picnic was rained out.
If I won the lottery, I would travel.
A
General rule of thumb
