1. To separate 2 complete sentences on either side of FOR, AND, NOR, BUT, OR, YET
EX. We met them at the park, but David didn’t show up. (We met them at the
Park. David didn’t show up. These are two complete sentences.)
2. After an introductory non-complete sentence
Before the party started, Ben threw up. (Before the party started isn’t a
complete sentence.)
Since I didn’t pass math, I have to go to summer school.
3. between items in a list
I bought eggs, milk, and Doritos at the store.
4. when something is being renamed
Mrs. Schiemer, the English teacher, lives down the street.
Lake Norman’s book club, the coolest club in school, meets on Tuesday.
5. a direct speaking to a person
Maggie, you’re late again.
You’re late again, Maggie.
6. To set off direct quotations
My mother yelled, “Stop playing that music.”
“Stop playing that music,” my mother yelled.
7. for dates and addresses
We live in Mooresville, NC.
Today is March 3, 2012.