Commas, Part I

Commas, Part I

Dr. Erika Warnick

Digital beings

narratives beings

Visuals beings

Use a comma after introductory/signal words

1. Finally, I went to the store. 2. First, I plan on becoming a nurse. 3. However, he played ball until 9pm. 4. Furthermore, Barbie's goal is to become a doctor.

Common Signal/Introductory Words

• First, Next, Finally, Last
• However, But, Although, On the other hand, In contrast...
• For one thing, Another thing, Also, ...

Use a comma after the word yes/no before a sentence

1. Yes, I am majoring in psychology. 2. No, you will need to meet with me next week. 3. Yes, I won the lottery! 4. No, I have not yet submitted my draft of Essay 3.

Use a comma to separate items of three or more things

1. I need to buy milk, cheese, and bread. 2. I will be taking math, English, psychology, or business this summer. 3. I went fishing, swimming, and sailing at the beach. 4. I may ask Bob, Janet, Josh, or Mario to come to my party.

Comma after signal word

Comma to separate items of 3+

Comma after yes/no at the start of a sentence

Comma to separate items of 3+

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