PPT-English 10B Review 4 Main Comma Rules (1/4)

Use a comma when independent clauses are connected with a coordinating conjunction The coordinating conjunctions are for and nor but or yet and so FANBOYS Examples I missed the bus. He walked down the street and then he turned the corner 2 You can go shopping with me or you can go to a movie alone 2 SE A COMMA AFTER AN INTRODUCTORY CLAUSE OR PHRASE Rule se a comma after an introductory clause or phrase A comma tells readers th 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?”. English . Brushup. . 4. th. edition. 5 Rules to the Comma. Use a comma:. Between items in a series. After introductory material. Around words that interrupt the flow of a sentence. Between complete thoughts connected by joining word. Review. Tutorial #1. Why Commas? . When we . talk to others, we have the tools of our voice—volume, tone, pause—to indicate meaning or emphasis to our listeners. . When we write, we have the tools of . Learning Objective. To understand complex sentences.. Key Words. Main Clause. Sub-clause. Starter. stitute. marine. human. sub. sub. sub. ‘. Sub. ’ is a prefix.. This means that we ‘fix’ it to the start of words to alter their meaning.. 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. . What Is a Comma?. A comma is a punctuation mark that . indicates a pause is needed in a sentence.. Commas help to . clarify meaning for the reader.. Commas can . make the sentence easier to understand.. 1. Use commas to separate a series of three or more words. Example: I dropped my pencil, papers, and books. (The comma before the conjunction . and.  is optional, but I prefer using it.) . 1. . I have seen many . L.8.2. . Demonstrate command of the conventions of Standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when . writing.. a. Use punctuation (comma, ellipsis, dash) to indicate a pause or break.. 2.. . My favorite colors are blue red and pink. . 3.. . I like to go hiking fishing swimming and camping during summer. . 4.. . I have to clean my room walk the dog and take out the trash. . 5.. . Thanks to a great book:. The LEAST You Should Know about English. Comma Rule #1. The Serial…Comma, not Killer…. . Place a comma between items in a series as in the example below.. I have my laptop, my pens, my pencils, and my MP3 Player in my backpack. . Rule. Use. a comma to…. Example. 1. Separate PARTS OF AN ADDRESS. The school’s address is 2215 . Court Street, Port Huron, Michigan 48060.. 2. Separate PARTS. OF A DATE. On Thursday, January 10, 2012, I sent the information. 51O05P1Q-60-c-5-0-9-0RF10SUK1J-5R5SVA110Y-05x000010RaS0-x00005D0Dx00000550-01A-0-8Ax0000x00005D-10535c-F0K1J-5BK1-5030Dx0000056--1K1J-50-0-x00005EO510-15X-1M110-04BX1-ef-e33-I1555-x000056-A-1-60-0-153 ).. 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..