PPT-Comma Sense

or Lets Figure Out Where Those Things Go and What in the World Theyre Doing Commas are like drops of water you need to have enough but not too much A Reminder Types of Sentences Not a sentence. 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. 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.. 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.. 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 . , . 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).. 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… 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. "Comma Sense" RULE # 1: Use a comma after every item in a series (except the last one.) Example: I went to the store to pick up milk , bread and peanut butter. RULE #1. I watch The Big Bang Theory Modern Family ).. 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..