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Title: Using Commas


1
Using Commas
  • Punctuation

2
Begin Your Comma Notes
  • Find a blank sheet of paper which you will keep
    in your notes this week.
  • Title it Comma Rules

3
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)

4
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)

5
Commas to offset dialogue
  • Samples
  • Dont block the road, he said.
  • He said, Dont block the road.

6
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)

7
Commas in a series
  • Rule use commas to separate a series of three or
    more words.
  • Sample
  • We painted houses, fences, and garages.

8
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.
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