Grammar - Commas

Question 1

Comma Rule #1 - How many words are needed in order to use commas in a list?

Answer 1

Three or more

Question 2

Comma Rule #2 - When do you use a colon? (3)

Answer 2

1. Used after a complete sentence
2. Cannot follow a verb
3. Before a list of three items or more

Question 3

Comma Rule #3 - How do you seperate two complete sentences (two subjects and verbs) into one compound sentence?

Answer 3

After the first complete sentence, add a comma then a conjunction (FANBOYS).

Question 4

Comma Rule #4 - When do you add a comma when seperating dialogue?

Answer 4

Always add a comma BEOFRE the quote

(Comma, Quote)

Question 5

Comma Rule #5 - Introductory Words

Answer 5

Use a comma to set off introductory words in a sentence

Ex: Yes, for the liver is…
Tom, please move these papers.

Question 6

Comma Rules #6 - Use a comma to separate the name of a city, town, or village when it is used before the name of a state or country.

Answer 6

Buffalo, New York

Question 7

Comma Rule #7 - What it important to remember when adding commas to an address?

Answer 7

NEVER use a comma before or after numbers

Ex: I live at 123 Morningstar Lane, Smithville, New York 14233.

Question 8

Comma Rule #8 - Use two commas to separate extra info in a sentence

Ex: Mr. Smith, our math teacher, lives in Canada.

HOW DO YOU CHECK YOUR WORK?

Answer 8

By removing the appositive (the stuff in between two commas) and see if the sentence is still a complete sentence.

Question 9

Comma Rule #9 - Add a comma after a prepositional phrase

Ex: During the overtime period, the Sabres scored and won the game.

HOW DO YOU CHECK YOUR WORK?

Answer 9

By removing the prepositional phrase and see if the sentence is still a complete sentence.

Ex: During the overtime period, the Sabres scored and won the game.
The Sabres scored and won the game

Question 10

Comma Rule #10 - Where do you place the comma in an “if…then” statement?

Answer 10

Before then, even if it does not exist.

Ex:
If we win our game, then we’ll go to the playoffs.

If it rains, our game will be canceled.

Question 11

Comma Rule #11 - What do you do if two adjectives are next to each other?

Answer 11

Place a comma in between the two adjectives

Ex:

The old, tarnished brass needed to be polished.

I was more than happy to babysit the young, happy child.