Using Commas

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Using Commas

• Punctuation

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Begin Your Comma Notes

• Find a blank sheet of paper which you will keep
  in your notes this week.
• Title it Comma Rules

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Commas with conjunctions

• Conjunctions
• FANBOYS
• The Rule IF there are two complete sentences on
  either side of a conjunction, then you must place
  a comma in front of the conjunction.
• Samples
• Need a comma The class boarded the bus, and the
  bus driver gave them instructions.
• Dont need a comma The class boarded the bus and
  found seats. (No Comma)

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Commas with appositives

• Rule Use commas to offset appositives. Hint,
  you can take an appositive out of a sentence and
  the sentence still works.
• Sample
• John, the fastest runner, won the race.
• (The appositive is underlined)

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Commas to offset dialogue

• Samples
• Dont block the road, he said.
• He said, Dont block the road.

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Commas to offset introductory phrases

• Rule Place a comma after a phrase that
  introduces the sentence.
• After cleaning out her closet, she decided to
  reorganize the garage.
• (Introductory phrase is underlined)

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Commas in a series

• Rule use commas to separate a series of three or
  more words.
• Sample
• We painted houses, fences, and garages.

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Commas to separate adjectives

• Rule Use commas to separate two adjectives that
  equally describe the same noun.
• Sample
• The tall, white goose chased the duck.