Question

Commas are used to separate items in a series. Both examples below are correct. Note that the final comma is optional.
Examples:

The fruit bowl contains oranges, peaches, pears, and apples.

The fruit bowl contains oranges, peaches, pears and apples.

Commas are also used to separate geographical names and dates.
Examples:

Today’s date is January 13, 2000.

My grandfather lives in Tallahassee, Florida.

I would like to visit Paris, France.

Commas are used to separate a noun or pronoun in a direct address from the rest of the sentence. A noun or pronoun in a direct address is one that names or refers to the person addressed.
Examples:

John, this room is a mess!

This room, John, is a disgrace!

Your room needs to be more organized, John.

Commas are used to separate an appositive from the rest of the sentence. An appositive is a word or words that give the reader more information about a previous noun or pronoun.
Examples:

My teacher, Ms. Wright, gave us a test.

Thomas Edison, the inventor of the lightbulb, was an interesting man.

Review

Directions: Follow the instructions in Part A and Part B to complete the assignment.

Part A

Place commas where needed in these sentences.

1. I was born on September 21 1992.

2. John’s favorite sports include basketball football hockey and soccer.

3. The ship will sail on November 10 2004.

4. My family and l vacationed in Salt Lake City Utah.

5. I like to plant beans beets corn and radishes in my garden.

6. Sandy’s party will be held in Youngstown Ohio.

7. Periods commas colons and exclamation marks are types of punctuation.

8. Cardinals juncos blue jays finches and sparrows frequent our birdfeeder.

9. My grandfather graduated from high school on June 4 1962.

10. The race will take place in Burlington Vermont.

11. Melissa do you know the answer?

12. John the local football hero led the parade through town.

13. Cancun a Mexican city is a favorite vacation destination.

14. Please help me move the chair Gail.

15. My great-grandfather an octogenarian has witnessed many events.

16. The president of the company Madison Clark addressed his workers.

17. My favorite book Anne of Green Gables is a joy to read.

18. Your painting Andre shows great talent.

how do i put the comas right

Answer 1

Answer:

1. I was born on September 21, 1992.

2. John’s favorite sports include basketball, football, hockey, and soccer.

3. The ship will sail on November 10, 2004.

4. My family and l vacationed in Salt Lake City, Utah.

5. I like to plant beans, beets, corn, and radishes in my garden.

6. Sandy’s party will be held in Youngstown, Ohio.

7. Periods, commas, colons, and exclamation marks are types of punctuation.

8. Cardinals, juncos, blue jays, finches, and sparrows frequent our birdfeeder.

9. My grandfather graduated from high school on June 4, 1962.

10. The race will take place in Burlington, Vermont.

11. Melissa, do you know the answer?

12. John, the local football hero led the parade through town.

13. Cancun, a Mexican city is a favorite vacation destination.

14. Please help me move the chair, Gail.

15. My great-grandfather, an octogenarian has witnessed many events.

16. The president of the company, Madison Clark addressed his workers.

17. My favorite book, Anne of Green Gables is a joy to read.

18. Your painting Andre, shows great talent.

Explanation:

I put commas in all the right places even though they are small you can see them if you look.