Inglés

8 Comma Rules
Add commas to the following sentences where needed

Section 1: Lists of three or more.
1.. My three favorite foods are pasta, pizza, and ice cream.
2.. I need to call Sally TomBrad and Kelly about the party.
3.. The brown fluffy large dog ran across the street.
4.. I have to run to the store, get my hair cut,and pick up the kids from daycare.
5.. Jessica sings with power,passion, and strength.
6.. The colors of the sunset include red, orange, yellow, and pink.

Section 2: Separating Independent Clauses.
1.. I like to run, but not when it’s hot.
2.. We can go tothe grocery store, or we can go to the mall.
3.. I do not want a dog ,nor do I want a cat.
4.. Karen wants to go to the farm, yet her sister does not like farms.
5.. We will go to the grocery store,for we are out of food.
6.. The car needs repairs ,but we cannot afford the costs.

Section 3: Separating Independent and Dependent Clauses.
1.. When I get to the mall ,I will go to the foodcourt.
2.. After ten minutes, I asked the nurse about the medicine.
3.. Because the car broke down, I had to call for help.
4.. When the flight lands ,I will hug my family.
5.. Until the gas prices godown, I will work two jobs.

Section 4: Separating phrases that are not essential from the rest
of the sentence.
1.. Tomorrow Wednesday, we will take a trip to the zoo.
2.. Mybrother, a 22 year old male, graduated from college today.
3.. I like video games, but my sister, on the other hand, does not.
4.. You ,however ,are very sunburned.
5.. John, for example, likes towork.

Section 5: Using commas to separate quotes.
1.. “Gas is too expensive” ,said the experienced driver.
2.. “Ouch” ,screamed the boy after he was stung by a bee.
3.. The sister told thebrother ,“of course I will pick you up.”
4.. “Ready, Set, Go” ,yelled the mom before the treasure hunt.
5.. The crowd cheered ,“Happy Birthday” ,as the party started.
6.. “Yes”, said the girl to her...