Dj Vu Here We Go Again The Comma

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Déjà Vu! Here We Go Again!The Comma

• WRR 8
• Mountain Pointe High School
• Sophomore English

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There are 3 more uses of the comma

• The introductory word/phrase
• The non-essential clause
• The parenthetical ( ) expression
• Also called the Interupter

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The Introductory Words

• Use a comma after introductory information
• Introductory words
• No, I will not drive you to the bowling alley.
• Nouns of direct address
• Cindy, could you hold this painting?
• Common Expressions
• Of course, we can get that printed for you.
• Introductory Adverbs
• Quickly, she ran to the door.

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Introductory Phrases

• Use a comma after prepositional phrases of 4 or
  more words
• In the deep crevices of the couch, I found my
  watch.
• After participle phrases
• Jumping over the fence, the horse caught his back
  hoof.
• After infinitive phrases
• To get to the appointment on time, the man left
  early.
• After adverb phrases
• When the steaks were medium rare, we took them
  off the grill.

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Nonessential Expressions

• Use commas to set off nonessential expressions
• Nonessential means not needed in the sentence
  because it just provides added information.
• Essential
• My sister Joanne went to the University of
  Indiana.
• Nonessential
• Joanne, my sister, went to the University of
  Indiana.
• Essential
• The teacher wearing the blue dress took the
  students on the field trip.
• Nonessential
• Mrs. Golf, wearing the blue dress, took the
  students on the field trip.

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Nonessential Expressions

• Essential
• The hotel that we enjoyed the most had three
  swimming pools and lighted tennis courts.
• Nonessential
• The Royal Tahitian Hotel, which rated as our
  favorite, had three swimming pools and lighted
  tennis courts.

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Parenthetical Expressions ( )

• Use commas to set off parenthetical expressions,
  also known as an Interrupter.
• Examples
• We will go, Marge, as soon as your father
  arrives.
• We will go as soon as your father arrives, Marge.
• The boys, therefore, decided to call a tow truck.
• The flowers, in my opinion, have never looked
  healthier.
• It was here, not there, that we found the answer.