Adding Commas to Sentences

"Let's go" shouted mom "we are going to be late!"

Answer: "Let's go," shouted mom, "we are going to be late!" Rule: Use a comma to separate a quotation from the rest of a sentence.

After going to work he will go to the market video store and coffee shop.

Answer: After going to work, he will go to the market, video store, and coffee shop. Rules: Use a comma to separate a dependent and independent clause, and separating a list of things.

After school she needs to walk home do her homework and wash dishes.

Answer: After school, she needs to walk home, do her homework, and wash dishes. Rules: Use a comma to separate a dependent and independent clause, and separating a list of things.

After their house was destroyed by the tornado they decided to move to Modesto California.

Answer: After their house was destroyed by the tornado, they decided to move to Modesto, California. Rule: Use a comma to separate an independent and dependent clause and separating the name of a city from a state.

All the men women and children stood on their feet.

Answer: All the men, women, and children stood on their feet. Rule: Use a comma to separate items in a list of three or more things.

Cindy asked "Do you know what time it is?"

Answer: Cindy asked, "Do you know what time it is?" Rule: Use a comma to separate a quotation from the rest of a sentence.

Daniel Garrison a farmer wakes up very early.

Answer: Daniel Garrison, a farmer, wakes up very early. Rule: Use a comma(s) to separate any word or phrase from the rest of the sentence that is not essential to the sentence's meaning.

During the evening I like to watch the local news on television and reality shows are my nighttime favorites.

Answer: During the evening, I like to watch the local news on television, and reality shows are my nighttime favorites. Rules: Use a comma after an introductory phrase and use a comma to separate two independent clauses with a conjunction.

Finally I would like to tell you what happened.

Answer: Finally, I would like to tell you what happened. Rule: Use a comma to separate an introductory element from the rest of a sentence.

First of all you are doing very well in school sports and the chess club.

Answer: First of all, you are doing very well in school, sports, and the chess club. Rules: Use a comma to separate a dependent and independent clause, and separating a list of things.

From our window on the third floor I can see all the people below.

Answer: From our window on the third floor, I can see all the people below. Rule: Add commas after and Introductory phrase from the rest of the sentence.

From our window on the third floor I can see all the people below.

Answer: From our window on the third floor, I can see all the people below. Rule: Use a comma after an introductory phrase.

He said "We need to lower taxes!"

Answer: He said, "We need to lower taxes!" Rule: Use a comma to separate a quotation from the rest of a sentence.

I visited Florence Italy last summer.

Answer: I visited Florence, Italy last summer. Rule: Use a comma to separate the name of a city from a country or state.

I was born on Monday, July 30 1995.

Answer: I was born on Monday, July 30, 1995. Rule: Separating a day of the week, the day of the month, and the year.

If I get a new job I will be happy.

Answer: If I get a new job, I will be happy. Rule: Use a comma to separate a dependent and independent clause.

Michael David and Stephen would like to play on the same team.

Answer: Michael, David, and Stephen would like to play on the same team. Rule: Separating a list of things.

My favorite color navy blue is very popular.

Answer: My favorite color, navy blue, is very popular. Rule: Use a comma(s) to separate any word or phrase from the rest of the sentence that is not essential to the sentence's meaning.

My parents got a new job so we will be moving to Dallas Texas.

Answer: My parents got a new job, so we will be moving to Dallas, Texas. Rules: Use a comma to separate two independent clauses. Use a comma to separate a city and a state.

Sherry wanted to learn but she couldn't hear because other kids were talking.

Answer: Sherry wanted to learn, but she couldn't hear because other kids were talking. Rule: Use a comma to separate two independent clauses with a conjunction.

Sherry wondered "Why was she not able to attend the dance?"

Answer: Sherry wondered, "Why was she not able to attend the dance?" Rule: Use a comma to separate a quotation from the rest of a sentence.

The hurricanes hit Tulsa Oklahoma and Destin Florida.

Answer: The hurricanes hit Tulsa, Oklahoma and Destin, Florida. Rule: Use a comma to separate the name of a city from a country or state.

We can go to the zoo or we can go to the movie theater.

Answer: We can go to the zoo, or we can go to the movie theater. Rule: use a comma to separate two independent clauses when they are joined by a conjunction.

We traveled to the Fresno Zoo, and while we were there we saw the tigers zebras and monkeys.

Answer: We traveled to the Fresno Zoo, and while we were there, we saw the tigers, zebras, and monkeys. Rules: Use a comma to separate two independent clauses. Use a comma to separate a phrase from the rest of the sentence that is not essential to the sentence's meaning. Use a comma to separate a list of three or more items.

Well I hope the problem will be fixed soon.

Answer: Well, I hope the problem will be fixed soon. Rule: Use a comma to separate an introductory element from the rest of a sentence.

Yes I got a good grade on my test.

Answer: Yes, I got a good grade on my test. Rule: Use a comma to separate an introductory element from the rest of a sentence.

I want to buy the new jacket but it is too expensive.

Answer: I Want to buy the new jacket, but it is too expensive. Rule: Use a comma to separate two independent clauses when they are joined by a conjunction.

Once he gets to the baseball game John is going to relax eat and talk.

Answer: Once he gets to the baseball game, John is going to relax, eat, and talk. Rules: Use a comma to separate a dependent and independent clause, and separating a list of things.

We will go to the restaurant now for we are very hungry.

Answer: We will go to the restaurant now, for we are very hungry. Rule: use a comma to separate two independent clauses when they are joined by a conjunction.

James wants to leave now yet we must wait for his little brother.

James wants to leave now, yet we must wait for his little brother. Rule: Use a comma to separate two independent clauses when they are joined by a conjunction.

"Okay" spoke the teacher excitedly "Time's up!"

Answer: "Okay," spoke the teacher excitedly, "Time's up!" Rule: Use a comma to separate a quotation from the rest of a sentence.

"Today will be rainy" the weatherman said with a frown while standing in the pouring rain.

Answer: "Today will be rainy," the weatherman said with a frown, while standing in the pouring rain. Rules: Use a comma to separate a quotation from the rest of a sentence and Use a comma to separate a phrase from the rest of the sentence that is not essential to the sentence's meaning.

"If I don't wake up in time" he whispered "I will be in trouble."

Answer: "If I don't wake up in time," he whispered, "I will be in trouble." Rule: Use a comma to separate a quotation from the rest of a sentence.