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. 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?”. Subject-Verb Agreement:. There (are, is) several reasons why you should reconsider your decision. . Howard and Vincent, who (run, runs) a copy center in town, have decided to expand their business. . 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 . (not choices). Use with a coordinating conjunction to link two independent clauses.. The cat hissed and she jumped off the roof.. The cat hissed and jumped off the roof.. The cat hissed then she jumped off the roof.. 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.. 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. 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.. Rules of Usage . By . William . Strunk. Jr. and E.B White. 4. th. edition. 1. Form the possessive singular of nouns by adding ‘s. Ex: whatever the final consonant-. Charles’s friend. Burns’s. Commas need to be used to split up the main clause and subordinate clauses in your sentences. . Even though they had a map,. . Adam and Dan still got lost.. Subordinate Clause – . doesn’t. make sense on its own.. 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. . 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. Punctuation in English Rules and recommendations. Introduction. In writing, we can use punctuation marks to emphasize, clarify, … what we mean. Meanwhile, in speaking, we can make a pause, stop, change our tone of voice… Frequently Asked Questions and Q & A. GSEP Writing Support Services. Commas: Seven simple Rules . Rule 1: Use a comma after an introductory clause in a sentence: . . After I ate dinner,. I went for a long walk.. ).. 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..