English The Easy Way

Rules for using commas with dates, names and addresses:

1. Dates - a comma is placed, between the day and the year, when the writing according to American English (Month, Day, Year - September 15, 2005.
   • Note: If the date is written the according to Europe (Day, Month, Year), then there is no comma.
2. Days and Dates - When writing the day and the date a comma is placed after the day, and follow the rules for dates (see above).
   • Example: Monday, July 15, 2008
3. Titles - A comma is place after a name followed by a title.
   • Example: John Brown, Ph.D.
4. Addresses - A comma is placed between a street and a town or city, State, and Country.
   • Example: 15 Fifth Avenue, Houston, England.

Vocabulary Word:

Adjective

algedonic (comparative more algedonic, superlative most algedonic)

1. Pertaining to both pleasure and pain.

 

English Punctuation

• The Difference Between Clauses & Phrases
• Commas
• Commas with Lists
• Independent Clauses and Dependent/Subordinate Clause
• Comma Usage With Interruptive Expressions
• What Are Introductory Clauses & Phrases?
• Comma Usage &  Introductory Phrases
• Commas & Nonessential Clauses & Phrases
• Semi-Colon & Usage

Quote:

"If it be a sin to covet honor, I am the most offending soul alive. "

• William Shakespeare, Henry V (1599)