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Created by Sharon Fulmer Punctuation Rules Adapted From Ms. Fulmer Comma Rule #1 Use commas to separate items in a series. Example: Please buy apples, oranges, and bananas. Comma Rule #2 Use a comma to separate two or more adjectives preceding a noun. Example: Abraham Lincoln was a noble, compassionate, wise leader. Comma Rule #3 Use a comma before coordinating conjunctions when they join independent clauses. FANBOYS – for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so Example: My friend invited me to a party, but I do not want to go. Comma Rule #4 Use a comma to set off nonessential clauses and phrases. A nonessential clause or phrase is one that can be left out of the sentence without changing the meaning of the sentence. Example: My aunt, wearing the kimono, is on her way to a dinner party. Comma Rule #5 Use a comma after certain introductory words such as first, yes, or no. Example: Yes, Hemmingway is my favorite author. Comma Rule #5 B. Use a comma after an introductory phrase or clause. Example: Standing on the quarter-deck, Captain Ahab spoke to his crew. Comma Rule #5 C. Use a comma after an introductory prepositional phrase. Example: After the football game, we will go out to dinner. Comma Rule #6 A. Use commas to set off appositives and appositive phrases. Example: My favorite book by John Grisham, A Time to Kill, was published in 1989. Comma Rule #6 B. Use commas to set off words in direct address. Example: Your essay, Tom, was well organized. Comma Rule #7 1.) Use commas to separate items in dates and addresses. Example: On Friday, June 10, 2005, my niece Melania was born. Comma Rule #8 1.) Use a comma after the beginning of a friendly letter and after the closing of a letter. Comma Rule #9 1.) Use a comma to set off an abbreviation such as Jr., Sr., RN, M.D., Inc., Comma Rule #10 1.) Use a comma to introduce quotations. Comma Splice 1.) A comma splic