Comma Rules Handout B ASIC C OMMA R ULES 1. Series Use commas to separate three or more words or phrases in a series. The colors of the flag are red, white, and blue. I scraped, sanded, and varnished the old chair. They had money, peace of mind, and even good grammar.
Direct address Use commas to indicate a person is being addressed by name.
Introductory Elements Use commas after phrases, clauses, or small words that introduce the main idea of your sentence. No, Fred did not take the pizza. Because Kathy went to the Writing Lab often, she learned to correct all of her grammatical errors. After the movie, we all went home. Consequently, Kathy was glad that she went to the Writing Lab. 4.