PPT-Comma Rule #2

After Introductory PhrasesClauses Add this to last weeks notes Comma Rule 1 You DO use a comma before FANBOYS conjunctions You DONT use a comma before the subordinating conjunctions. UWC Writing Workshop. Fall 2013. http://. www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWyrN22Zmuo. (courtesy of the Electric Company). Let’s see what’s out there…. What do you know about sentence structure? . What do you think of when you hear “sentence structure?”. COMMA RULE #1: Compound Sentences. Use commas in compound sentences to separate . independent clauses. * when they are joined by a conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so, because). . Example. : Napoleon wanted to eat the tater tots but food wasn’t allowed in class. . Business English. Overview. Comma usage in written correspondence requires special attention.. If you learn and follow the rules in this presentation, you can master comma usage in no time!. Direct Address. Fixing a Common Error. What is a Comma Splice? . A comma splice refers to the . linking of two independent clauses with a comma.. Remember, an independent clause can stand on its own as a complete sentence: it has a . 232 Najd. Starting a Sentence with ‘Because’. You can start a sentence with because, as long as you make sure to fully complete the sentence. One clause beginning with the word . because. does not constitute a sentence. . . Use commas with items in a series of three or more. . Things to remember:. Make sure you put a comma before the conjunction too!. Comma Rule #2. Compound Sentences--. . Use commas with conjunctions . Bakersfield College. Jessica . Wojtysiak. Journey Entry: Job Happiness Reflection. What factors contribute to job happiness?. Think of someone you know who hates their job. You may write about yourself. Write about why you think this person hates their job. . Bad news!. There are at least 16 specific rules when it comes to using commas. And they all matter…. Comma rule 1:. Where do the commas go in this sentence?. . The two went soaring tumbling and freewheeling through an endless diamond sky.. What does it mean to POSSESS something?. What does SINGULAR mean?. Possessive singular example:. Charles’s friend OR Charles’ friend. t. he witch’s cauldron. Exception. : Ancient Names like Jesus= Jesus’ bread. Rule 2: Direct address . Rule 3: Introductory Phrase. In Martel’s novel religion and faith are explored.. Eventually the facts would all come together.. In fact the animals were more free in the zoo than in the wild. . The period (.). The question mark (?). The exclamation mark (!). End Marks. A period indicates the end of a sentence or the end of an abbreviation.. Rule: Use periods to end . declarative. sentences – statements of fact or opinion.. Rhythm and Flow. Part . II. Direct Address. Separate Adjectives. Interruptions. Appositives. Explanatory Phrases. Dialogue and Direct Quotes. Name: _____________________. Students will understand that using . DATA. : The class average for the Grammar Pre-Test was a 58%. . O. ne student got above an . 8. 0%.. INFERENCE. : English II students need to improve their knowledge and usage of punctuation and capitalization. . ).. Road construction can be inconvenient, but it is necessary.. The new house has a large fenced backyard, so I am sure our dog will enjoy it.. Comma. To get a good grade, you must complete all your assignments..