PPT-Commas with Items in a Series and Coordinate Modifiers

From the UWF Writing Labs 101 Grammar MiniLessons Series MiniLesson 38 Use a comma to set off items words phrases or short clauses in a series Words The plot has mystery murder and mayhem. 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. . From the UWF Writing Lab’s 101 Grammar Mini-Lessons Series. Mini-Lesson #38. Use a comma to set off items (words, phrases, or short clauses) in a series.. Words. The plot has mystery, murder, and mayhem.. . What is a modifier?. . Adjective or Adverb?. . Good and Well. . Comparison of Modifiers. . Regular comparison. . Irregular comparison. . Use of comparative and superlative forms. . The Double Negative. The Three I’s. In addition to the most common uses for the comma (separating items in a series, separating adjectives that modify the same noun, and conventional issues ( dates, addresses, salutations and closings in letters, etc.), there are also three common uses for the comma that are often used incorrectly or not at all.. Second Grade Grammar. series. date. friendly letter. city and state. When to Use a Comma. There are several places we should use a comma in second grade.. Use a comma to separate words in a series.. Use a comma to separate a city and a state.. What are Modifiers?. Modifiers are words or phrases that give a bit more information about a subject being described.. Modifiers help make writing more vivid and interesting to read.. BUT: There are some things to look out for when using them…. ELACC8L2a: . Use punctuation (comma, ellipsis, dash). to indicate a pause or break.. ELACC8L2b: . Use an ellipsis to indicate an omission.. Comma Usage Rules. A . comma. . is used to separate words or groups of words so that the meaning of a sentence is clear.. Commas with coordinating Conjunctions. Use a comma before a coordinating conjunction . (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) . that combines two independent clauses. . State censorship boards flourished. non-restrictive friends at oxford. Restrictive & Non-restrictive clauses, oxford commas. More Comma Humor…. Let’s Review…. Let’s Review. Restrictive vs. Non-Restrictive (Relative) Clauses. The difference between clarity and awkwardness.. First things first…. What is a modifier, anyway?. Modifiers are . words. , . phrases. , or . clauses. that provide description in sentences. Modifiers allow writers to take the picture that they have in their heads and transfer it accurately to the heads of their readers.. When you have three or more items in a series, separate those items with commas.. Before going to bed, I brush my teeth, wash my face, and put on my pajamas.. You . do not . need to put a comma between two item series.. Work Session: Using the Power Point and the Keeper, complete the learning activities with commas. You are required to complete the activities as you complete the learning check. Work Session: Writer’s Notebook – . RECTANGULAR or Cartesian. . CYLINDRICAL. SPHERICAL. Choice is based on symmetry of problem. Examples:. Sheets - RECTANGULAR. Wires/Cables - CYLINDRICAL. Spheres - SPHERICAL. To understand the Electromagnetics, we must know basic vector algebra and coordinate systems. So let us start the coordinate systems.. and Coordinate . Modifiers. Items in a Series. Use a comma to set off items (words. , . phrases, or short clauses) in a series. .. Words. The plot has mystery, murder, and mayhem.. Phrases. We have a social responsibility to keep abreast of .