Use a comma when anindependent clause (CC-coordinatingconjunction) leads toan independent clause.EX.: Joe likes pizza,but Fred likes tacos.It isproclaimedthat, we aresupposed toeat the cakeJeff like toswim, butbobby likesto climbWhen an adverbdependent clauseleads to anindependent clauseuse a comma. EX.: Ifit rains, we’ll stayinside. I love to dohandstands,cartwheels,and flips Always use commasto separate items in aseries or list EX: I likechocolate, cookiemonster, and mintchip ice cream Use a commawhenaddressingsomeone (anoun of directaddress).Use a commabetween a city and astate. Also, use oneafter the state if thesentence continues.EX.: The capital ofour state is Concord,New Hampshire.Use a comma whena sentence startswith an introductoryparticipial phrase.EX.: Running downthe hall, he trippedand fell. I live inOrlando,Florida. After thepark, wewill go tothe poolI can'twait tosee youlater, Bob Soccer,however,is fun andeasy.Use a comma beforeand after words useto interrupt asentence. EX.:Typing, however, isvery quick and neat.DO NOT USE ACOMMA WHEN thesentence structure issubject verb cc verb.EX.: Joe likes pizzabut does not likevegetables.At the finishline, sheslipped andfellUse a comma to separatethe day of the month fromthe year. Also, use oneafter the year if thesentence continues. EX.: Ihave lived here sinceAugust 21, 2014. EX.: weare having the party onOctober 4, 2011, in ourbackyard. Use a comma to separatetwo or more Consecutivesimilar adjectives. Do notput a comma if theadjectives are not similar. (If you can insert the word“and” and it still makessense, then use a comma).Music is a relaxing,calming, serene activitThe themepark was afun, amazingadventureIf it’ssunny,we'll go inthe poolUse a comma before andafter an appositive or anappositive phrase if it isnonessential. EX. ofEssential appositive: one ofmy sisters Anne was anattendant in my wedding.EX. of a Nonessentialappositive: my sister, anne,came to my wedding. AMy besty,May,came tomy partyJohn lovesice creambut notcoconutcake Today isFebruary10, 2010 Use a comma when anindependent clause (CC-coordinatingconjunction) leads toan independent clause.EX.: Joe likes pizza,but Fred likes tacos.It isproclaimedthat, we aresupposed toeat the cakeJeff like toswim, butbobby likesto climbWhen an adverbdependent clauseleads to anindependent clauseuse a comma. EX.: Ifit rains, we’ll stayinside. I love to dohandstands,cartwheels,and flips Always use commasto separate items in aseries or list EX: I likechocolate, cookiemonster, and mintchip ice cream Use a commawhenaddressingsomeone (anoun of directaddress).Use a commabetween a city and astate. Also, use oneafter the state if thesentence continues.EX.: The capital ofour state is Concord,New Hampshire.Use a comma whena sentence startswith an introductoryparticipial phrase.EX.: Running downthe hall, he trippedand fell. I live inOrlando,Florida. After thepark, wewill go tothe poolI can'twait tosee youlater, Bob Soccer,however,is fun andeasy.Use a comma beforeand after words useto interrupt asentence. EX.:Typing, however, isvery quick and neat.DO NOT USE ACOMMA WHEN thesentence structure issubject verb cc verb.EX.: Joe likes pizzabut does not likevegetables.At the finishline, sheslipped andfellUse a comma to separatethe day of the month fromthe year. Also, use oneafter the year if thesentence continues. EX.: Ihave lived here sinceAugust 21, 2014. EX.: weare having the party onOctober 4, 2011, in ourbackyard. Use a comma to separatetwo or more Consecutivesimilar adjectives. Do notput a comma if theadjectives are not similar. (If you can insert the word“and” and it still makessense, then use a comma).Music is a relaxing,calming, serene activitThe themepark was afun, amazingadventureIf it’ssunny,we'll go inthe poolUse a comma before andafter an appositive or anappositive phrase if it isnonessential. EX. ofEssential appositive: one ofmy sisters Anne was anattendant in my wedding.EX. of a Nonessentialappositive: my sister, anne,came to my wedding. AMy besty,May,came tomy partyJohn lovesice creambut notcoconutcake Today isFebruary10, 2010 

comma bingo - Call List

(Print) Use this randomly generated list as your call list when playing the game. There is no need to say the BINGO column name. Place some kind of mark (like an X, a checkmark, a dot, tally mark, etc) on each cell as you announce it, to keep track. You can also cut out each item, place them in a bag and pull words from the bag.


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  1. Use a comma when an independent clause ( CC-coordinating conjunction) leads to an independent clause. EX.: Joe likes pizza, but Fred likes tacos.
  2. It is proclaimed that, we are supposed to eat the cake
  3. Jeff like to swim, but bobby likes to climb
  4. When an adverb dependent clause leads to an independent clause use a comma. EX.: If it rains, we’ll stay inside.
  5. I love to do handstands, cartwheels, and flips
  6. Always use commas to separate items in a series or list EX: I like chocolate, cookie monster, and mint chip ice cream
  7. Use a comma when addressing someone (a noun of direct address).
  8. Use a comma between a city and a state. Also, use one after the state if the sentence continues. EX.: The capital of our state is Concord, New Hampshire.
  9. Use a comma when a sentence starts with an introductory participial phrase. EX.: Running down the hall, he tripped and fell.
  10. I live in Orlando, Florida.
  11. After the park, we will go to the pool
  12. I can't wait to see you later, Bob
  13. Soccer, however, is fun and easy.
  14. Use a comma before and after words use to interrupt a sentence. EX.: Typing, however, is very quick and neat.
  15. DO NOT USE A COMMA WHEN the sentence structure is subject verb cc verb. EX.: Joe likes pizza but does not like vegetables.
  16. At the finish line, she slipped and fell
  17. Use a comma to separate the day of the month from the year. Also, use one after the year if the sentence continues. EX.: I have lived here since August 21, 2014. EX.: we are having the party on October 4, 2011, in our backyard.
  18. Use a comma to separate two or more Consecutive similar adjectives. Do not put a comma if the adjectives are not similar. ( If you can insert the word “and” and it still makes sense, then use a comma). Music is a relaxing, calming, serene activit
  19. The theme park was a fun, amazing adventure
  20. If it’s sunny, we'll go in the pool
  21. Use a comma before and after an appositive or an appositive phrase if it is nonessential. EX. of Essential appositive: one of my sisters Anne was an attendant in my wedding. EX. of a Nonessential appositive: my sister, anne, came to my wedding. A
  22. My besty, May, came to my party
  23. John loves ice cream but not coconut cake
  24. Today is February 10, 2010