Commas (,) are used in many ways.

  • We use a comma after time-order words such as first, next, then, and last.
  • We use a comma to separate three or more words in a series.
  • We use a comma between a quotation and the rest of the sentence.
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"Yes, you can go play outside," said Mrs. Williams. 

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First, we need to sketch out our plans.

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I have a pet cat, bird, mouse, rabbit, and two dogs.

We also use a comma to separate the city and province (or state), or the city and country. We also use a comma between the day and the year.

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Dijon, France is famous for its mustard.

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Niagra Falls, Ontario is where three waterfalls join together.

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We won the science fair on May 24, 2010.

Exercises

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