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Commas in lists RULE: Use commas to separate individual words, phrases, or clauses in a series.
“Hero” Example: Bring your English binder writer’s notebook signed syllabus and signed book reading form on Monday.
“Hero” Example: My mom told me to stop by the grocery store on my way home to pick up some Grey Poupon, Häagan Dazs, and Oikos Greek Yogurt. , , , , ,<br>
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Your Turn! Where do(es) the comma(s) go?
I need colored pencils highlighters and sticky notes for my English class.
The angry panda has a felony record because he eats shoots and leaves. , , , ,<br>
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Commas between two or more adjectives before a noun RULE: Use commas to separate adjectives that equally modify the same noun.
“Hero” Example: The cold, brisk air made the walk from the parking lot to the building seem like an eternity.
“Hero” Example: The horrible, putrid smell coming up from the sewer drain forced people to drive a different way to work that morning. , ,<br>
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Your Turn! Where do(es) the comma(s) go?
The cold icy road conditions made everyone late for school.
The cute cuddly Lions look adorable when they’re sleeping , ,<br>
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Commas with introductory words, phrase, or clauses RULE: Use a comma after an introductory participial phrase
“Hero” Example: Determined to run a mile in under 10 minutes, Shawn practiced every day to build up his endurance.
“Hero” Example: Persuaded by her brother, Jessica went rollerblading with her friends. , ,<br>
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Your Turn! Where do(es) the comma(s) go?
Undecided about running in the Boston Marathon Kelsey waited until the last day to sign up.
Recalled by her constituents the Mayor of Troy had to move out of her new corner office. , ,<br>
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Commas with introductory words, phrase, or clauses RULE: Use a comma after an introductory prepositional phrase
“Hero” Example: In the winter, Shawn trains at the indoor track.
“Hero” Example: Of all the places she looked for her keys, Jenny did not think to look in the freezer next to the pizza rolls. , ,<br>
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Your Turn! Where do(es) the comma(s) go?
In the summer of 2006 I lived in Australia for six weeks.
In the event that tomorrow is a snow day you will turn your homework in the next day. , ,<br>
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Commas with introductory words, phrase, or clauses RULE: Use a comma after an introductory adverb (subordinate) clauses
“Hero” Example: After the swim meet, Michael swam just a dozen more laps.
“Hero” Example: While walking to her next class, Katie listened to country music on her iPod Touch. , ,<br>
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Your Turn! Where do(es) the comma(s) go?
While living in Australia I held a koala bear.
Calmly approaching the couple Julia asked them if they wanted to buy any Girl Scout Cookies. , ,<br>
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Commas with interrupters (appositives, etc.) RULE: Use commas to set off a word, a phrase, or a clause that interrupts the movement of a sentence.
“Hero” Example: For me, well, I think you’re doing such a good job so far!
“Hero” Example: As a general rule, you can only use your hall passes 5 times per quarter. , , ,<br>
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Your Turn! Where do(es) the comma(s) go?
For me the best Girl Scout cookies are Thin Mints.
As a matter of fact my taste buds actually they love them. , ,<br>
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Commas with compound sentences but NOT with compound sentence parts RULE: Use commas before coordinating conjunctions only when the subject is mentioned or repeated in the clause containing the coordinating conjunction. If the subject is inferred, do not use a comma.
“Hero” Example: John went to the store, but Mary stayed home.
“Zero” Example: John went to the store, and bought bread , ,<br>
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Commas with compound sentences but NOT with compound sentence parts RULE: Use commas before coordinating conjunctions only when the subject is mentioned or repeated in the clause containing the coordinating conjunction. If the subject is inferred, do not use a comma.
“Hero” Example: Jacob won Dancing with the Stars, yet Derek had a higher score.
“Zero” Example: Jacob won Dancing with the Stars, and received a $10,000 check. , ,<br>
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Your Turn! Where do(es) the comma(s) go?
Sam liked pepperoni pizza so he ordered one from Hungry Howie’s.
We have more errands to run but first I must quickly stop at my grandma’s house. , ,<br>
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Correct comma usage with dependent clauses (including that/which) RULE: When you attach a subordinate clause in front of a main clause, use a comma.
RULE: When the depending clause begins with a relative pronoun (that, which, who, whose), you only use a comma if the phrase is nonessential (i.e. not clarifying a noun)
“Hero” Example: Until you finish your homework, you cannot play Mario Kart. ,<br>
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Correct comma usage with dependent clauses (including that/which) “Hero” Example: Until you finish your homework, you cannot play Mario Kart.
“Hero” Example: Language Art 10 is held is room C285, which is down the hall from the cafeteria.
“Hero” Example: The only panda that eats bamboo is in China. , ,<br>
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Your Turn! Where do(es) the comma(s) go?
I attended Grand Valley State University which is near Grand Rapids.
My parent’s cabin is in Canadian Lakes which is about 30 minutes west of Mt. Pleasant. , , ,<br>
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Commas with quotations RULE: Use commas to set off the speaker’s exact words from the rest o the sentence.
“Hero” Example: The coach said, “If you can dodge a wrench, you can dodge a ball.”
“Hero” Example: The anchorman said, “I’m Ron Burgundy?” , ,<br>
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Your Turn! Where do(es) the comma(s) go?
John Quiñones said “What would you do?”
“I would stop and help the person” replied a customer. , ,<br>
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Let’s Debrief… If you didn’t catch all that, don’t worry. We’re going to go over each rule again in detail over the next few days.
Questions? Good! Write them down and we’ll make sure to answer them when we go over the rules again in detail.<br>
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Exit Tickets! Commas in lists
Commas between two or more adjectives before a noun
Commas with introductory words, phrase, or clauses
Commas with interrupters (appositives, etc.)
Commas with compound sentences but NOT with compound sentence parts
Correct comma usage with dependent clauses (including that/which)
Commas with quotations<br>
