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The Comma

The Comma. 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.

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The Comma

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  1. The Comma

  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?

  5. Dates • Correct these dates. • February 6 1986 • May 1 1956 • May 22 2002

  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.

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