PPT-Chapter 22: Commas: Punctuation,

Word Choice and Mechanics The Comma 1 A comma is used before introductory words phrases and clauses Comma after an introductory word Yes I agree with you on that issue Dad give me some help in the kitchen. And 57375en 57375ere Were None meets the standard for Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity for grade 8 Its structure pacing and universal appeal make it an appropriate reading choice for reluctant readers 57375e book also o57373ers students 1. . Grammar.  A punctuation mark ( , ) used to indicate a separation of ideas or of elements within the structure of a sentence.. 2. . A pause or separation; a caesura.. 1. Use commas to separate independent clauses when they are joined by: AND, BUT, FOR, OR, NOR.. By: Kelsey Quaile. If you have trouble using commas…Just remember PELICAN!. P. arenthetical elements. E. lliptical constructions. L. ists and series. I. ntroductory elements. C. ompound sentences. A. Sospi Thomas. Bay Mills Community College. December 1, 2009. Introductory Comma Rules. Use comma when word, phrase, or clause is in beginning of the sentence.. Introductory Comma Chart. Correct Sentences Using Introductory Commas. The Three I’s. In addition to the most common uses for the comma (separating items in a series, separating adjectives that modify the same noun, and conventional issues ( dates, addresses, salutations and closings in letters, etc.), there are also three common uses for the comma that are often used incorrectly or not at all.. Colons & semicolons. colons. To the left of the colon, you must have a complete sentence/independent clause. . I need to purchase the following items: parsnips; carrots; bread, both rye and wheat; and lettuce.. Common Core Standard . L.7.2 Use a comma to separate coordinate adjectives. Language of the Discipline. Coordinate Adjective-. modifies a noun equally. Coordinate Adjectives. How do you know when to use a comma?. Second Grade Grammar. series. date. friendly letter. city and state. When to Use a Comma. There are several places we should use a comma in second grade.. Use a comma to separate words in a series.. Use a comma to separate a city and a state.. Joan Gardner, Cara Jacobsen, and April Weiss. Commas. The correct use of commas helps you communicate effectively.. In . some places, commas are required to accurately convey your . meaning….. Commas should be used to prevent confusion.. Common Core Standard . L.7.2 Use a comma to separate coordinate adjectives. Language of the Discipline. Coordinate Adjective-. modifies a noun equally. Coordinate Adjectives. How do you know when to use a comma?. Word Choice, and Mechanics. The Comma. 1. A comma is used before introductory words, phrases, and clauses:. Comma after an introductory word:. Yes. , . I agree with you on that issue.. Dad. , . give me some help in the kitchen.. Commas with coordinating Conjunctions. Use a comma before a coordinating conjunction . (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) . that combines two independent clauses. . State censorship boards flourished. Commas with Nonrestrictive Phrases . & . Clauses. Commas to Set off Explanatory Words & Appositives. 612.2: . Commas are used to enclose an explanatory word or phrase.. Ex. The Dixie Chicks, . to use when we write?. Punctuation is used in writing to show the reader when we would normally pause or emphasize a portion of what we are saying by changing the tone of our voice when we speak. . Not using punctuation in your writing would be like speaking too fast and running all your words together; no one would understand what you are saying..