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00:00Hi friends! Today we will learn a few important purposes of comma in English language. So let's start!
00:12First and foremost, we use comma to separate three or more words, phrases, or clauses written in a series.
00:22Let's learn with examples.
00:25Jimmy, Bill, and Harry are selected for the dancing competition.
00:31Here we have used commas to separate the names.
00:35Did you notice that we have put and before the last name and not a comma?
00:42Let's have a look at more examples.
00:46I have ordered pizza, mushroom, sandwich, and orange juice.
00:52Again, you can notice that we have used and before the last name and not a comma.
01:00Here we have another example.
01:03We saw monkeys, foxes, zebras, wild cats, and many more animals in the zoo.
01:12Now, here too we have to use commas to separate the initial items in the list.
01:19But for the last part, we have used and.
01:24Here we have another example.
01:28She packed many snacks, biscuits, and juices for the picnic.
01:36Here again, you can notice that we have to use commas to separate initial items in the list.
01:44And for the last item, we use and.
01:49Now we have learned how to separate names using commas.
01:54Now let's learn how we can separate phrases and clauses in the same way.
02:01Here we have example.
02:04The government has promised to reduce unemployment, bring down prices, and improve law and order.
02:13Here you can see we have three phrases in this sentence.
02:18Reduce unemployment, bring down prices, improve law and order.
02:24And we have separated the initial ones using a comma and the last one using and.
02:31Let's take another example.
02:35There were flowers of different colors, some fruit trees, some plants, and lush green grass in the garden.
02:44Here again, we have separated phrases using comma.
02:49Here we have another example.
02:53A very interesting play. Some melodious songs, a few rhythmic dances were the major features of the program.
03:03Here again, we have not separated just words, but phrases using comma.
03:09Now let's learn another important use of comma.
03:15We also use commas in a sentence after an introductory clause or phrase.
03:22Let's have examples.
03:25Though the problem was not very difficult, no one in the class was able to solve it.
03:32Here, the introductory phrase, though the problem was not very difficult, is separated from the rest of the sentence using a comma.
03:44Since last Saturday, I haven't seen my pet croco.
03:50Here again, the introductory phrase, since last Saturday, has been separated from the rest of the sentence using a comma.
04:00Let's have more examples.
04:03To win the medal, you need to practice day and night.
04:08Here again, we have separated the introductory phrase, to win the medal, using a comma.
04:17Yes, this is the right design for my bedroom.
04:21Here we have used comma after the introductory word, yes.
04:28Here we have more examples.
04:31No, this style won't suit me.
04:34Well, I don't think he will stop trying.
04:38Here again, we have separated the initial introductory words using the comma.
04:46Here is another usage of comma.
04:49We also use commas to separate a phrase or a group of words in the end of a sentence that indicates contrast in thought.
05:00It was a well-planned program, not on the spot celebration.
05:06Here, we have separated the phrase in the end of the sentence that indicate contrasting thoughts.
05:13It was a mistake, not a crime.
05:17Here we have separated a phrase in the end of the sentence.
05:22He is the best suitable candidate for this position, isn't he?
05:27Here again, we have separated the last phrase, which is contrasting from the previous sentence, using a comma.
05:36Now let's learn how we use commas in dates.
05:41The rules for placing commas in dates aren't very stable these days.
05:46There are more than one ways to write dates.
05:49Let's have a glance at some of them.
05:53These are some ways we can write dates.
05:56Look carefully and see the usage of commas in these dates.
06:02In the first one, we have used comma after the date.
06:08In the second one, we have used abbreviation for month and comma after the date.
06:15In the third one, we have not used any comma.
06:19And all are right in their own sense.
06:23Here we have some example sentences in which dates are written.
06:30On March 16, 2018, our school will celebrate its Silver Jubilee.
06:39Here we have used comma after the date to separate days from the year.
06:46In July 2018, we shall visit England.
06:53Here, in July 2018, is the introductory phrase, which is separated using the comma.
07:01And July and year is also separated using a comma.
07:07Now let's learn how we use comma while writing addresses.
07:14As you know, an address is always written in parts.
07:18And each part may further have some parts.
07:22Now let's learn how to write an address.
07:26In the first line, always write the name of the addressee or the recipient.
07:32In the second line, write the street address or post office box number.
07:39In third line, write the city, state, and zip code, and all separated using a comma.
07:48Here we have an example address.
07:52In the first line, we have given the name of the addressee or the recipient.
07:58And in the second line, we have given the street address.
08:02In the third line, we have written the city, state, and zip code, all separated using commas.
08:11And in the last line, we have given the country name.
08:15Let's have a look at more example addresses.
08:21As you know, we can see in all the addresses in the first line, we write the name of the addressee or the recipient.
08:30And in the second line, gives the street address.
08:34Post office number is also given along with this street address.
08:40In the third line, we mention the city, state, and zip code, all separated using commas.
08:48In the last line, we mention the country.
08:52When we write address in different lines like this, there is no need to put a comma while starting a new line.
09:01But while writing the address in a sentence, its different parts are separated using commas like this.
09:11Commas are also used to separate countries from the cities, states, and provinces.
09:18For example, Michael lives in London, UK, near a sea beach.
09:26His brother John has just built a house in Washington, D.C., USA.
09:33So we always separate city, state, or province using a comma.
09:39So friends, we have learned a lot about using commas.
09:43Now you may go ahead and take a quiz to learn more.
09:47Bye-bye!