Comma Song MP3 from Grammar Songs CD by Kathy Troxel

Comma Song MP3 from Grammar Songs CD by Kathy Troxel/Audio Memory

Use a comma to separate items in a series
if they're not joined by "and" or "or."
You usually separate independent clauses
in a series by semicolons.
Use a comma to separate two or more adjectives
if they come before a noun.
When you join independent clauses, use a comma before: and, but, or, nor, for and yet.
Words used in direct address - use a comma.
Appositive, appositive phrases - use a comma.
Parenthetical expressions - use a comma too.
Use a comma to separate short independent clauses.
That'll make it look all right.
Use a comma for non-essential clauses and phrases.
That'll help you do it right.
Words used in direct address - use a comma.
Appositive, appositive phrases - use a comma.
Parenthetical expressions - use a comma too.
Use a comma to separate items in addresses
and to separate the items in dates.
And at the ending of a letter when you sign it with love -
That'll help you keep your mate.
Words used in direct address - use a comma.
Appositive, appositive phrases - use a comma.
Parenthetical expressions - use a comma too.
copyright 1984 by Kathy Troxel/Audio Memory

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