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.

EX. I want to travel to New York, Spain, and California.

Where were the commas used?

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.

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?

DATES

Correct these dates.

February 6 1986

May 1 1956

May 22 2002

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?

ADDRESSES

Correct these addresses.

5426 Elk Ridge Avenue Elk Ridge Maryland 54209

4024 Main Street Antioch Tennessee 37405

9024 Belmont Boulevard Nashville TN 37207

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.