PDF-Proofreading for Commas

Grammar Connors Writing Center Hamilton Smith Hall UNH writingunhedu 6038623272 are used to separate structural elements within sentences This separation breaks sentences into manageable. 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. ”. By: Kelsey Quaile. If you have trouble using commas…Just remember PELICAN!. P. arenthetical elements. E. lliptical constructions. L. ists and series. I. ntroductory elements. C. ompound sentences. A. 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 . 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. 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.. UWC Writing Workshop. Spring 2014. So…I’ve written a paper. What’s next? Do I just turn it in?. What we plan to cover today: . Tips and Tools for Editing and Proofreading your Writing. Revision: Top Model Style?. Proofreading means to . read. your text . carefully to find and correct typographical. errors and errors in spelling, grammar, punctuation, numbers, and document format.. Proofreading is an acquired skill that requires. ,. 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.).. 8. th. Writing. COMMA RULES!. Remember - commas save lives!. Let’s eat, Grandpa!. Let’s eat Grandpa!. 1. Between items in a series. A SERIES is a list of three or more words, phrases, or clauses.. 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.. Why do the commas go there?. Comma rule 1:. 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.. 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. 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.