PPT-Commas, Commas, and more Commas

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 . 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 . ,. 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.. Common Core Standard . L.7.2 Use a comma to separate coordinate adjectives. Language of the Discipline. Coordinate Adjective-. modifies a noun equally. Coordinate Adjectives. How do you know when to use a comma?. ,. How to use them.. Commas group words that belong together and separate words that do not belong together.. Commas: Place Markers in Numbers. Commas are used to distinguish number places (hundreds, thousands, millions, etc.).. Word Choice, and Mechanics. The Comma. 1. A comma is used before introductory words, phrases, and clauses:. Comma after an introductory word:. Yes. , . I agree with you on that issue.. Dad. , . give me some help in the kitchen.. Grammar Review. Why use punctuation correctly? . Why use commas correctly? . Why use commas correctly? . Why use commas correctly? . Why use commas correctly? . Why use commas correctly? . Commas ,. Commas group words that belong together and separate words that don’t belong together. . Write Score, LLC. . All Rights Reserved. .. . #1 Comma Use. 1. .. . Use commas to separate elements in a series. . Example:. . Natasha grabbed her math book, a ruler, and two pencils from her desk. . 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. more items in . a . list or . series.. Example. : . Sally went to the store to purchase eggs, milk, . and butter. .. Practice . (add commas where needed):. 1) Soccer hockey and basketball are Timmy’s favorite sports.. 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. 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 – 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 U.S. and Britain declared war on Japan.. Commas in Dates cont..