영어공부 11 탄 (Comma #14-#25)

#14 Daily Edit #14 New Unit-Commas

Use commas to separate three or more items in a series.

The raccon rummaged through my food box, suitcase, and tent.

#15. Use a comma to set off a mild interjection.

Wow, I can't believe my 98-year-old grandma dances like that.

#16. Use a comma to set off us in a direct address

Quinn, please tell Maiah that she missed in class yesterday.

#17. Use a comma after an introductory phrase to separate it from the rest of the sentence.

From the back of the room, Portia was able to text in class.

#18. Use a comma before and after a word that interrupts the main thought of a sentence

( ex. however, therefore, meanwhile, for example)

Tomorrow, however, our projects are due.

#19. Use a comma to set off an appositive phrase ( a phrase identifying the person/thing preceding it)

Mr. Pottersfield, my mailman, is loved by all of the dogs in the neighborhood.

#20. Use a comma before the conjunction (and, but, or) that joins two sentences in a compound sentence.

Zoe and Rachel love to read, and they also enjoy movies.

#21. Use a comma to separate the day and year in a date.

On May 21, 2002, I will trun one year older.

#22. Use a comma after a date to set it off from the rest of the sentence.

On September 11, 2001, our country experienced a great tragedy.

#23. Use a comma to set off the words of a direct quotation from the rest of the sentence.

"You bet your sweet bippy have a quiz tomorrow," Mrs. McDonald said to the class.

Mrs. McDonald said to the class, "You bet your sweet bippy have a quiz tomorrow."

#24. Use a comma to separate parts of an address.

So not use a comma between state and zip code, only around the town/city.

Please forward my mail to 6 Madison Lane, Concord, NH 04068

#25. Use a comma to set off too when too means "also"

We, too, would like to go see the Justin Bieber concert.