Comma Rules
Introductory Words & Phrases
Opener
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Main Sentence
Use a comma to take a breath (pause).
1. Small Words (Yes, No, First...)
Yes, I like spicy food.
ចាស៎ ខ្ញុំចូលចិត្តអាហារហិរ
However, it is expensive.
ទោះយ៉ាងណាក៏ដោយ វាថ្លៃ
2. Time & Place Phrases
In the morning, I drink coffee.
នៅពេលព្រឹក ខ្ញុំញ៉ាំកាហ្វេ
At the market, there are many people.
នៅឯផ្សារ មានមនុស្សច្រើន
3. Clauses (If, When, Because)
If the sentence starts with these words, use a comma.
When I arrive, I will call you.
នៅពេលខ្ញុំមកដល់ ខ្ញុំនឹងតេទៅអ្នក
Planning a Trip 🚗
Notice the pauses!
Dara 🧑
First, we need to buy gas.
Bopha 👩
Okay. After that, we can go to Kampot.
Dara 🧑
If we leave now, we will arrive at 5 PM.
Bopha 👩
Actually, I am hungry. Can we eat first?
Where is the comma? 🤔
Select the correct sentence.
1. Introductory Word
2. Time Phrase
3. Clause (If/When)
Mission 📝
Add the commas!
Rewrite with Commas:
Copy these into your notebook and add the missing comma.
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1. Yes I am a student.
➔ Yes, I am a student. -
2. Today I am busy.
➔ _________________ -
3. Because I was sick I stayed home.
➔ _________________