A. Hamaker, C. Godwin

Punctuation #7

We all know that commas have many jobs.

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Tip #1

Use commas to separate items in dates.

Ex. Saturday, March 20, will be the first day of spring.

Ex. He was born on December 25, 1992.

NOTICE: You never need a comma between the month andday.

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Tip # 2

Use commas to separate items in addresses.

Ex. My aunt has lived at 41 Pine Road, Denver, Colorado, since 1980.

NOTICE: You never need a comma between a state abbreviation and zip code.

Ex. Denver, CO 88776

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Tip # 3

Use a comma after the greeting of a friendly letter and the closing of any letter.

Ex. Dear Grandma Grace,Love,

Junior

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Practice:

Put commas in the following sentences where necessary.

• Friday July 9 2005 was the best day of my life!

• Write to me at 54 Shadows Way Lansing MI 99001.

• Friday, July 9, 2005, was the best day of my life!

• Write to me at 54 Shadows Way, Lansing, MI 99001.

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