Writing - Comma 2

I met her on a cold, windy day.
We use a comma if the adjectives are equally important and give similar kinds of information. Never add an extra comma between the final adjective and the noun itself!
Common Errors:
George was a difficult dishonest child. X comma required!
George was a difficult, dishonest child. V DIFFICULT and DISHONEST are similar kinds of information

He said, 'My grandfather has got a lot of money.'
The comma is used with words such as she said, he told me ect. to indicate direct quotations.
Common Errors:
She asked "Has anyone seen my new dress?" X comma required!
She asked, "Has anyone seen my new dress?" V put the comma before the quotation marks

They must look into the problem seriously, mustn't they?
A comma is used to separate a statement from a question.
Common Errors:
You are watching TV aren't you? X comma required!
You are watching TV, aren't you? V comma between statement and question

Do you remember Chris Jansen? Well, he's become a pilot.
A comma is put after common introductory words yes, however, well ect.
Common Errors:
I'm glad to be here today. However I didn't come here to talk about myself. X comma required!
I'm glad to be here today. However, I didn't come here to talk about myself. V comma after HOWEVER

Simon, did you like the new film by Quentin Tarantino?
We use commas to indicate that a person is being addressed by name. If the name comes first, it is followed by a comma.
Common Errors:
Sarah please stop jumping on the bed. X comma required!
Sarah, please stop jumping on the bed. V comma after the name

Alice was an intelligent young woman.
Don't use a comma if the adjectives are not equally important or give different kinds of information.
Common Errors:
He owns several red, wool jackets. X no comma!
He owns several red wool jackets. V RED and WOOL are different kinds of information

Having finished her homework, she left the room.
When the participial phrase comes before a main clause, it is followed by a comma.
Common Errors:
Feeling hungry I ordered a pizza by phone. X comma required!
Feeling hungry, I ordered a pizza by phone. V comma after the participial phrase

China's giant panda is now considered an endangered species.
Do not separate a subject from its verb.
Common Errors:
The most important aspect of the golf swing, is the grip. X Don't separate a subject from its verb
The most important aspect of the golf swing is the grip. V no comma