PPT-The SIX Basic Comma Rules

Thanks to a great book The LEAST You Should Know about English Comma Rule 1 The SerialComma 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 . 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 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. . 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. . 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 . (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.. 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. She was an old, gray mare of a person, horse-faced and heavy-boned. He was a charming, young reprobate.In these examples, commas should not follow yellowold, or charmingPale yellow modifieswood-frame 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. Goals For Today. Characterize the comma and its role in sentences. View and discuss five reliable rules for comma placement. If there is time, we’ll practice identifying where and why to use commas in an exercise . 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. 10 Key Rules for Commas. Making Meaning Clear. Use a comma to separate items in a list (nouns and adjectives). If . you have more than two nouns or more than one adjective, you need to separate them with commas. In a list of nouns, you will separate the final two with the word “and” or the word “or” like this:. 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..