PDF-the key to correct comma usage

Rule 1 Fanboys Use a comma and a coordinating conjunction Use commas to separate items in a list or series ives that describe a Some types of toothed whales are dolphins orcas and sperm whales. by Nhut, Kelly, Josh, Eddie, Brian, and Kimeya. Independent Clauses. Independent clause: A group of words that have a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought. It can stand alone. . EX. Jim studied in the Sweet Shop for his Chemistry test.. 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.. Adapted . by Algonquin College from . content provided by Capital Community College and Professor Charles Darling. .. Separating Elements of a Series. Use a . comma. to set off the elements of a series (three or more things), including the last two.. Fatima prefers to walk to market, while I would rather go by helicopter.. Fatima prefers to walk to market, while I would rather go by helicopter.. CORRECT.. 32a – Use a comma before a coordinating conjunction joining two independent clauses.. 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. . 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 . By Victoria . Travelstead. She had a fuzzy dark blue blanket. . This Is Correct. After Fuzzy. After Fuzzy And After Dark. Where would you place commas?. She was okay after the fall, right?. This is Correct. 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. 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. L. I. E. S. : LISTS:. Place a comma between the items in a series.. (The comma before the final item in a series is optional, but more formal.). :. INTRODUCTIONS: . Place a comma before elements that precede the subject.. Avoiding the potential apocalypse of poorly used sentence formation, grammar, punctuation, capitalization, spelling, and word selections…. Simple Sentences. A . simple sentence . is a . complete thought.. 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:. ).. 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.. . 6. Pick one from each column. Write about a memory. Try to show instead of tell.. 5 sentences. SSR BOOK?. Today. Commas (15-20 minutes). Reader Response. Reading Break. Commas!. A punctuation . mark (,) indicating a pause between parts of a sentence. It is also used to separate items in a .