1. The Power of Commas By: Angela Morrill

2. “Repeat after me: I do believe in commas. I do, I do.” -Jaida Jones Quoted from "The Shoebox Project"

3. What is a comma? A comma is a punctuation mark that reads like a pause when speaking. http://cartoonstock.com/

4. Why are commas important? "Commas Save Lives" from funnyjunk.com

5. Why are commas important? Commas are important because: They help a reader know which words go together. Indicate what part of sentence is most important.

6. February 14, 1991 Commas in dates

7. Commas in addresses 1233 Pillow Street Vicksburg, Michigan 49097

9. Comma before ‘and’ is optional.Katy needs a pencil, a binder, and a book. Comma picture from fictionmatters.com

11. And, but, for, nor, yet, or, soAriel wants to go shopping, but she has no money.

12. Commas after introductory elements After many years in the movie business, he decided to quit. The comma can be omitted, but a comma is always correct.

13. Commas for additional information Hogwarts, School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, is where Harry went to school. Hogwarts picture from Wordpress.com

14. Absolute phrases and locations Yes, I did do my homework. We visited Paris, France, for my birthday.

15. Commas to separate adjectives The dog had shiny, black, soft fur. picture from RKF Blogs

16. Commas in quotes Speaker in the beginning Then I said, “Why would you do that?” Speaker in the middle “The cat,” she said, “was so cute!”

17. Commas to express contrast It’s the personality that counts, not the money.

18. Commas to avoid confusion For most tea is not great. For most, tea is not great.

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