PPT-Commas Used with Prepositions, Conjunctive Adverbs, Introductory Words,

Multiple Adjectives and Participial Phrases Revision Review With Prepositional Phrases A prepositional phrase begins with a preposition and ends with an object of the preposition eg on the way at the game before the test. 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. . Warriner’s. English Grammar and Composition, Fifth Course. The Comma. Use commas to separate items in a series. Ex: the guidance counselor recommended that I take English. ,. algebra. ,. . chemistry. 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 . Grammar Extension Activity 1.18. Use both . semicolons and. transitions to combine. sentences in your writing.. When you have . two complete . thoughts . that are . closely related, . you may . connect them with . Grammar Toolkit. Conjunctive adverbs. Grammar Toolkit. Conjunctive adverbs. Conjunctive adverbs are adverbs that . act . like conjunctions—they connect the information in two clauses or sentences.. Sospi Thomas. Bay Mills Community College. December 1, 2009. Introductory Comma Rules. Use comma when word, phrase, or clause is in beginning of the sentence.. Introductory Comma Chart. Correct Sentences Using Introductory Commas. 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.. Warriner’s. English Grammar and Composition, Fifth Course. The Comma. Use commas to separate items in a series. Ex: the guidance counselor recommended that I take English. ,. algebra. ,. . chemistry. What is a . conjunction. ? Name some examples.. What is an . adverb. ? Name some examples.. Conjunctive Adverbs. The. purpose . of a conjunctive adverb is to . show a relationship . between clauses such as . . and . Conjunctive Adverbs. What is a semicolon?. The semicolon is a punctuation mark.. It looks like this . . ;. It is located on most keyboards two keys left of Enter.. The semicolon…. …connects independent clauses (complete sentences).. Lesson 1: What is an Adverb?. Adverbs. An . adverb . is a word that describes a verb. . Tell how, when, or where the action happens. . Many end in –. ly. . . Common Adverbs. How: fast, hard, together, happily, quietly. Semicolon: often used to join independent clauses that are closely related in meaning.. C. onjunctive adverbs / transitional expressions show how the independent clauses that join are related. . Semicolon: often used to join independent clauses that are closely related in meaning,. Adjectives. An adjective is a word that modifies a noun or pronoun by limiting its meaning. E.g. . three. dollars, . any. objections, . baby. . ducks, . Chinese. teacup, . purple. balloon, . no. Pause and . Effect:. Crafting Sentences with Commas. Overview. Commas . Apostrophes . Semicolons . Quotation . Marks. . Comma: Compound Sentences. Use the comma with one of the seven coordinating conjunctions (FANBOYS): .