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This PowerPoint addresses the standards presented below in a simple and straightforward way. It tackles misconceptions and explicitly explains the correct way to use commas in a sentence. Standard: L.5.2

5.L.2 b. Use a comma to separate an introductory element from the rest of the sentence.

5.L.2 c Use a comma to set off the words yes and no (e.g., Yes, thank you),

Use a comma to set off a tag question from the rest of the sentence (e.g., It’s true, isn’t it?),

Use a comma to indicate direct address (e.g., Is that you, Steve?).Slide2

Using Commas to separate introductory clauses from the rest of the sentence

It is important to use commas after certain

introductory clauses.

Many times a sentence will have an introductory part with the rest of the sentence following after. This is called an introductory clause.Slide3

Introductory Element ExamplesFirst we go to the store.

Can you identify the

introductory element

?

After the word

first

there should be a comma to

separate the introductory element from the rest of the sentence.

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“First we go to the store” should be written…“First, we go to the store.”Slide5

Let’s try another one!Actually we harvest in J

une.

Actually, we harvest in June.

The word “actually “is the introductory clause. Slide6

Before I left I locked the door.

The

introductory clause

in this sentence is “

before I left

”

Before I

left,

I locked the door.Slide7

Jogging along her usual path Eloise was caught by surprise.Separate the introductory clause from the rest of the sentence by using a comma.

Jogging along her usual path,

Eloise was caught by surprise. Slide8

Lying on the ground Roberto admired the clouds in the sky.Lying on the ground, Roberto admired the clouds in the sky. Slide9

In the following sentences underline the introductory element. Then, add commas where necessary. During the course of this project we will see many interesting things.

According to a recent interview that happened a few years later.

At the age of twenty-six she became a neurosurgeon.

Whenever I go to the bank I stop at my aunt’s house. Slide10

During the course of this project, we will see many interesting things.According to a recent interview,

that happened a few years later.

At the age of twenty-six,

she became a neurosurgeon.

Whenever I go to the bank,

I stop at my aunt’s house. Slide11

You can also use a comma to set off the words Yes and No.

Words such as yes, no, indeed, and absolutely are called

interjections

. These interjections are usually included at the start of a sentence.

Commas are used to offset interjections.

In the sentences below the interjection is

underlined

. Notice how the comma follows

directly after

the interjection.

Yes

, she will apologize.

No

, I can’t go to the movie.

Well

, the snow has made it very difficult to drive in. Slide12

Use a comma to set off the words Yes and No.

Think of a sentence that either uses the word

Y

es

or the word

No

at the beginning of a sentence. Where does the comma needs to be located in the sentence? Slide13

Underline the interjection and include a comma when necessary. No I have to work tonight. Yes I can meet with you tomorrow.

Yes thank you

No I’m not busy tonight.Slide14

No, I have to work tonight.

Yes

, I can meet with you tomorrow.

Yes

, thank you

No

, I’m not busy tonight.Slide15

Commas and Tag Questions You also need to use commas to set off a tag question from the rest of the sentence!

But what is a

tag question

?

A

tag question

is a

question that is added on

to the end of a larger statement.Slide16

Example of a tag questionBelow is an example of a tag question.

You are a teacher, aren’t you?

Notice where the comma is located.

It comes

between the statement and the question

.

In the example above the statement is “You are a teacher” and the tag question is “aren’t you?” They are separated by a comma. Slide17

Add a comma in the correct place between the statement and the tag question. Underline the tag question.

It’s true isn’t it?

Quit that tapping will you?

Lets leave shall we?

Give me that hammer would you?

It is beautiful isn’t it?

You love it don’t you?

She didn’t say that did she?Slide18

It’s true, isn’t it?Quit that tapping, will you?Lets leave,

shall we?

Give me that hammer,

would you?

It is beautiful,

isn’t it?

You love it,

don’t you?

She didn’t say that,

did she?Slide19

We also need to use a comma when we address someone directly.What does it mean to address someone directly? Addressing someone directly simply means that you are speaking to someone.

For example:

Is that you Steve?

However when

addressing someone

directly

we need to use

commas to set off the person's name or

title.Slide20

Incorrect sentence = Is that you Steve?The sentence above is missing the comma!Correct sentence = Is that you, Steve?

Notice how the comma comes before the name, offsetting the direct statement from the name. Slide21

More Examples Will you be attending the party tonight, Mason?Mr. Walker, how long have you been in the business?Great job, Spencer!

Watch out for that giant dog, Ben!

I would really like to go swimming, Mom.Slide22

Review!We need to use a comma to set off words from an introductory clause!For example: If they want to win, the soccer team must practice often.

Here a comma

separates the introductory clause

(if they want to win)

from the rest of the sentence

(the soccer team must practice often). Slide23

We use a comma to set off the words Yes and NoWhen using the words Yes and No as introductory elements we must use a comma to set these words apart from the rest of the sentence.

Yes,

thank you.

No,

I do not want to go to the dentist today.

Yes,

I like shopping.

The comma sets the words Yes and No apart from the rest of the sentence. Slide24

We use a comma to set off a tag question from the rest of the sentence.

It’s true, Isn’t it?

I did not see him at the mall, did you?

The magic show was impressive, wasn’t it?Slide25

We also need to use a comma to set off words in a direct address.Good job, Susie!

People, don’t make the same mistake I did.

I’m sorry, John,

You will be happy to learn, Mr. Jones, that you have won our grand prize

.