Units 1and 2 Comma Review

• The transition words first, next , finally, lastly are followed by a comma. The transition word then does not need a comma. (page 5)
• When you have a dependent clause at the beginning of a sentence, you should separate it from the main clause with a comma. ( See page 9)
• When you have items in a series, use commas to separate them. These items may be words, phrases, or clauses. You don't need a comma if only two items are listed. (page 11)
• When you use and to join two independent clauses, a comma comes before and unless the clauses are very short. (page 19)
• Introductory phrases are followed by a comma.(page 39)
• Appositives are set off by commas. If the appositive is at the end of the sentence, you only need one comma before it. If it is in the middle of the sentence, there must be a comma before and after it. ( page 40)
• Direct speech is set off by a comma and quotation marks.(page 41)
• Rules for using the comma with dates, place names and numbers are on page 50.