It's.......COMMA TIME!

The Seven Rules of Commas

1. Use a comma after “yes” or “no” at the beginning of a sentence.
1. Yes, I would like to have a carrot.
2. No, she did not arrive on time.
   
   
2. Use a comma before or after a direct address (speaking to someone using their name).
1. Mary, please hand me a pencil.
2. Watch me do my turns, Ben!
   
   
3. Use a comma after the greeting and closing of a letter.
1. Dear Tom,

Thank you for the birthday card.

Sincerely,

Ms. Fit

4. Use a comma to separate the day or month from the year.
1. January 10th, 2014
2. Friday, January 10th
   
   
5. Use a comma to separate things in a series.
1. I need to buy milk, bread, and eggs at the store.
2. My favorite colors are pink, blue, and black.
   
   
6. Use a comma before and after a quotation in a sentence.
1. “What I really want,” said Aiden, “is some soup.”
   
   
7. Use a comma after common introductory/transition words in a sentence, like clearly, however, and next.
1. However, we did not get to practice on time.
2. Next, we played a game.