PPT-Writing Lab Commas in Dates

and Geographic Units Commas in Dates Use a comma to separate each item in a date from the rest of the sentence On December 8 1941 the US and Britain declared war on Japan Commas in Dates cont. 1. . Grammar.  A punctuation mark ( , ) used to indicate a separation of ideas or of elements within the structure of a sentence.. 2. . A pause or separation; a caesura.. 1. Use commas to separate independent clauses when they are joined by: AND, BUT, FOR, OR, NOR.. SETTING OFF INTRODUCTORY SENTENCE PARTS. Use a comma to set off:. introductory words, . phrases, and . clauses . from the main part of a sentence.. SETTING OFF INTRODUCTORY SENTENCE PARTS. The comma keeps the reader from accidentally attaching the introductory portion to the main part of the sentence, then having to go back and reread the sentence. . Wayne State University School of Social Work. What is a Comma?. Merriam-Webster (2012) defines a comma as:. . “. A punctuation mark, used especially as a mark of separation within the sentence. ”. The Power of the Comma. Commas . The comma can appear . several. times in the . same. sentence, performing many different functions that help give that sentence greater . structure. , . stability. , and . 2. The party was filled with guests like ogres, gremlins, centaurs, and elves.. 3. Knees knocking, the princess trembled as she opened the glowing door.. 4. The prince tried to slay the dragon, but he was unsuccessful.. A Presentation of When and Where to use a Comma. “The Big five”. Grammar and Punctuation. 1. Fragments. Incorrect: Unless you want . more coverage. . We have made all the arrangements.. Correct: Unless you want more . ,. Compound sentences. Use a comma before the conjunction to separate the two independent clauses that make up the compound sentence.. Examples:. My mom will pack my lunch. , and . my dad will take me to school.. Overview. Italicized or underlined words stand out on pages and computer screens to make readers take notice.. Italicize or Underline?. books. , journals, and magazines . (. Highlights for Children. , Roald Dahl's . 8. th. Writing. COMMA RULES!. Remember - commas save lives!. Let’s eat, Grandpa!. Let’s eat Grandpa!. 1. Between items in a series. A SERIES is a list of three or more words, phrases, or clauses.. We will look at:. Commas ,. Inverted commas “. Apostrophes: omission (can’t) and possession (Will’s). Contractions I have I’ve. Commas. When would we use commas?. College of the Mainland. Spring 2015. We all . want. good grammar.. We know we . need . it.. But we aren’t. always sure how . to recognize. yucky. grammar when we see it, or what to do about it.. By . Rebekah. and Amanda. Fall 2009. Bay Mills Community College. Inerrupter. A word, phrase, or clause inserted into a sentence to give more information about some element within a sentence. Breanna. Commas with Nonrestrictive Phrases . & . Clauses. Commas to Set off Explanatory Words & Appositives. 612.2: . Commas are used to enclose an explanatory word or phrase.. Ex. The Dixie Chicks, . Where do you need a comma????. The day was January 3 2000. It will go down in history as the strangest day Doylestown has ever seen. That morning a teenager named Tom woke up like any other morning. After getting dressed brushing his teeth and tying his shoelaces he ran downstairs to find his sister eating the last Pop-Tart. Right in front of his sisters eyes flames of brilliant red yellow and orange bursts through Tom’s ears and nose. The flaming fires from the soles of his shoes lifted him like a rocket ship and he flew out the window never to be seen again. Legend has it that he always comes back today to roam the streets looking for Pop-Tarts. .