PPT-Comma 1 Review

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 . 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?”. and Run-on Sentences. From the. UWF Writing Lab’s 101 . Grammar Mini-Lessons Series. Mini-Lesson #33. A comma splice occurs when only a comma separates the two complete sentences (independent clauses). A comma splice is not a comma error. A run-on occurs when two complete sentences are fused together without the proper punctuation.. Common Errors. Most comma errors occur because the writer has not distinguished . independent. and . dependent clauses. .. What is an independent clause (IC)?. Independent Clause. Consists of an “agent” or “actor” and a verb. (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.. Power Point and examples created by Ms. . Williams’s. sophomores, 2015-2016, with additional input from her 2016-2017 AP classes. Commas and Coordinating Conjunctions. Use a comma before a coordinating conjunction when joining independent clauses. Drahoslav’s. pie, which was filled with spices and apples, won first prize in the pie contest.. OR. Drahoslav’s. . pie . which was filled with spices and . apples . won first prize in the pie contest.. Commas are important. They help the reader. Without them , a reader would often have to go back and reread a sentence to find out exactly what the writer meant. . The Savvy 7. 1. Put a comma between items in a series.. 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. 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.. . The first word of every sentence. . The first-person singular pronoun, . I. . . The first, last, and important words in a title. (The concept "important words" usually does not include articles, short prepositions (which means you might want to capitalize "towards" or "between," say), the "to" of an infinitive, and coordinating conjunctions. This is not true in APA Reference lists (where we capitalize only the first word), nor is it necessarily true for titles in other languages. Also, on book jackets, aesthetic considerations will sometimes override the rules.) . , . A comma is a punctuation mark that indicates a pause is needed in a sentence.. Commas help to clarify meaning for the reader.. . Overview: When to use a comma. Set off interrupting or parenthetical expressions (clauses and phrases).. Comma Splices Alabama Agriculture and Mechanical University Writing Center The “Write Place” What IS A COMMA SPLICE? Comma splices occur when there is a comma placed in between two independent clauses. ).. 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..