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B5C
Comma
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Separate the following from other elements:
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B5C.1
Nouns of address
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Don't kid me, Benedict.
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B5C.2
Nonessential appositives (explanatory noun)
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and sentence interrupters
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Our pet, a slinky snake, is seldom slimy.
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His story, in fact, is totally fictitious.
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B5C.4
Introductory words, phrases, or clauses
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Indeed, it is thoughtful of you to share.
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As she spoke, her wig inched forward.
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B5C.5
Items in a series
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We'll get in the car, drive around, and stop.
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B5C.6
Conjunction joining independent clauses
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Dragons are helpful, yet most require maintenance.
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B5C.7
Quotation (separate from speaker); comma
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inside closing quotes
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Eaglewing said, "Carve it on a tablet."
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"Take a snapshot instead," suggested Fleetfeet.
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B5C.8
Elements of an address (Note: There is no
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comma before the ZIP code.)
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Edwards, NY 13635 Toronto, Canada
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B5C.9
Country or state in a sentence [state
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Bluecheese State Park, Wisconsin, is imaginary.
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B5C.10
Year in sentence [month day, year
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On August 3, 1982, our ship came in.
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B5C.11
Letter greeting and closing
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Dear Esmerelda, Sincerely,
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B5C.13
Delete
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unnecessary comma.
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More information
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Clauses and Punctuation
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Commas and Conjunctions
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Essential vs. Nonessential
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Advanced Comma Information
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