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Comma Rules
The 18 Rules to Follow
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English
9th Grade
11/02/2010

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Term
And, But, For, Or, Yet
Definition
Coordinating Conjunctions
Term
Items in Series
Definition
Steve enjoys eating,running, and breathing.
Term
Transitions
Definition

Therefore, Steve headed straight to skyline.

For Example

Nevertheless

In Fact

However

Term
Equal Rank
Definition
Steve ate a hot, tasty bowl of chili.
Term
Mild Interjections
Definition

No, Steve doesn't like Gold Star.

Yes

Oh

Well

Term
Intro Adv. Clause
Definition

When Skyline closed, Steve cried.

SWABI

Term
Intro Part Phrase
Definition

Craving something hot and spicy, Steve headed for skyline. 

ing,ed,en

Term
Interrupt The Flow
Definition
Steve,however,was not interested in going to Empress Chili.
Term
Direct Address
Definition

Steve, will you take me to skyline?

Will you take me to skyline, Steve?

When you leave, Steve, make sure you grab a york mint.

Term
Non-Essential App Phrase
Definition

Steve, the smallest of my friends, wanted chili.

Skyline, the best chili restaurant, opened early for Steve.

Term
NO COMMAS W/ ESSENTIAL APPOSITIVES
Definition
My friend Steve loves Skyline.
Term
Direct Quote
Definition
Steve said, "I love Skyline Coneys."
Term
Comma/Conjunction
Definition
Steve went to Skyline, but I went home.
Term
Non-Essential Adj, Clause
Definition

Steve, who was my closest acquaintance, always smelled like chili.

Who

Whose

Which

Term
Day,Year
Definition
I met Steve on July 4th, 1996.
Term
City And State
Definition
Steve was born in Canton, Ohio, in 1776.
Term
Salutation
Definition

Dear Steve,

Yours Truly,

Term
Long Intro Prep Phrase
Definition

more than 3 words

In the back of Skyline, Steve waited patiently.

Term
Contrasting Expression
Definition
I prefer Skyline, not Gold Star.
Term
Clarification
Definition
The main items, such as onions and cheese, are purchased.
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