Comma rules

How to do comma rule items in a series and what number rule

Use commas to separate three or more items in a series rule 1

How to use the introductory elements comma rules and what number rule is it

Use a comma after introductory words, multiple prepositional phrases, or participial phrases rule 2

How to use comma rule: Conjunctive Adverbs and what number rule is it

Use a comma after conjunctive adverbs like however, moreover, furthermore, nevertheless, and therefore rule 3

How to use Comma Rule: Interrupters and Appositives and what number rule is it

Use commas to set off words that interrupt thought and nonessential appositives rule 4

How to use the comma rule: Direct Address and what number is it

Use commas to set off names used in direct address rule 5

How to use the Comma Rule: Independent Clauses (FANBOYS) what number rule is it

Use a comma before a coordinating conjunction joining two independent clauses. (Rule 6)

How to use Comma Rule: Introductory Adverb Clauses and what rule number is it

Use a comma after an introductory adverb clause, but not for one at the end of a sentence (rule 7)

How to use comma rule: Adjective Clauses and what number is it

Use commas to set off nonessential adjective clauses; do not use them for essential ones. (rule 8)